Retirement Planning

3.

Defining Retirement Goals

3.1.

Retirement Age Planning

3.1.1.

Factors Influencing Retirement Age

3.1.2.

Early Retirement Considerations

3.1.3.

Full Retirement Age Benefits

3.1.4.

Delayed Retirement Advantages

3.1.5.

Health and Career Factors

3.2.

Retirement Lifestyle Vision

3.2.1.

Housing Decisions

3.2.1.1.

Downsizing Options

3.2.1.2.

Relocation Considerations

3.2.1.3.

3.2.1.4.

Geographic Arbitrage

3.2.2.

3.2.2.1.

Frequency and Destinations

3.2.2.2.

Travel Budgeting

3.2.2.3.

International Considerations

3.2.3.

Activities and Hobbies

3.2.3.1.

3.2.3.2.

Continuing Education

3.2.3.3.

Social Engagement

3.2.3.4.

Creative Pursuits

3.3.

Retirement Expense Estimation

3.3.1.

Essential Living Costs

3.3.1.1.

Housing and Utilities

3.3.1.2.

Food and Groceries

3.3.1.3.

3.3.1.4.

Insurance Premiums

3.3.2.

Discretionary Spending

3.3.2.1.

3.3.2.2.

3.3.2.3.

Gifts and Donations

3.3.2.4.

3.3.3.

Healthcare Expenses

3.3.3.1.

Health Insurance Premiums

3.3.3.2.

Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs

3.3.3.3.

Prescription Medications

3.3.3.4.

Long-Term Care Needs

3.4.

Retirement Income Target Calculation

3.4.1.

Income Replacement Ratios

3.4.1.1.

Common Replacement Rate Benchmarks

3.4.1.2.

Personal Circumstance Adjustments

3.4.1.3.

Pre-Tax vs. After-Tax Considerations

3.4.2.

Nest Egg Calculation Methods

3.4.2.1.

Salary Multiple Approach

3.4.2.2.

Expense-Based Projections

3.4.2.3.

Monte Carlo Simulations

3.4.2.4.

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