One of the best ways to invest for retirement at age 60 is through an IRA, 401(k), or a combination thereof. All of these will allow you to save more money over time. And, you can use tax-free and tax-deferred advantages to pay less to Uncle Sam.
A conservative portfolio, for example, might consist of 70% to 75% bonds, 15% to 20% stocks, and 5% to 15% in cash or cash equivalents, such as a money-market fund. A moderately conservative one might reduce the bond portion to 55% to 60% and boost the stock portion to 35% to 40%.
To retire by age 67, experts from retirement-plan provider Fidelity Investments say you should have eight times your income saved by the time you turn 60. If you are nearing 60 (or already reached it) and no where close to that number, you're not the only one behind.
Age 45—four times annual salary. Age 50—five times annual salary. Age 55—six times annual salary. Age 60—seven times annual salary.
If you retire with $500k in assets, the 4% rule says that you should be able to withdraw $20,000 per year for a 30-year (or longer) retirement. So, if you retire at 60, the money should ideally last through age 90. If 4% sounds too low, consider that you'll take an income that increases with inflation.
In order to make the most of your 60s, here are five steps you should take with your finances.
The short answer is, Yes. It is possible to retire at 55 with 300K in the UK.
Ages 60-69
Average 401(k) balance: $195,500.
Average 401k Balance at Age 65+ – $462,576; Median – $140,690.
If your annual pre-retirement expenses are $50,000, for example, you'd want retirement income of $40,000 if you followed the 80 percent rule of thumb. If you and your spouse will collect $2,000 a month from Social Security, or $24,000 a year, you'd need about $16,000 a year from your savings.
Experts say to have at least seven times your salary saved at age 55. That means if you make $55,000 a year, you should have at least $385,000 saved for retirement. Keep in mind that life is unpredictable–economic factors, medical care, how long you live will also impact your retirement expenses.
Nearly six in 10 have no retirement savings whatsoever. But financial experts advise that the average 65-year-old has between $1 million and $1.5 million set aside for retirement.
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