Personal Finance Tip Of The Week: Plan for your retirement today

Most Americans will need retirement savings that will last approximately 30 years. While those years may seem far off now, what you do this year can have a big impact on your retirement plans. With that in mind, here are a few financial steps to consider this year when assessing your retirement and investment goals:
• Do a portfolio review: examine your portfolio to see if you should rebalance any current investments
• Evaluate individual investments: review individual investments to see if they fit with your investment goals and risk tolerance
• Learn more about investing
• Prepare for estate planning
• Outline a budget
• Plan for health care expenses
• Check retirement goals and investments
• Check your emergency fund