Join the <a href='https://www.elevatefinances.us/financial-freedom-accelerator'>Financial Freedom Accelerator</a> and create your personalized roadmap to retirement! In this episode, I discuss the importance of saving for retirement and how to ensure you have enough money when you retire. This episode outlines practical steps to manage money, eliminate unnecessary expenses, and build a robust saving habit. I also highlight the importance of having an emergency fund, paying down debt, and preparing for unforeseen expenses like inflation or job loss. Listeners are encouraged to start small, prove the ability to save consistently before delving into more complex investment strategies and take actionable steps today to secure their financial future. 00:53 Immediate Steps to Start Saving01:00 The Importance of Employer Match01:48 Challenges and Misconceptions About Saving03:41 The Right Approach to Managing Money06:39 Benefits of Saving15:35 Steps to Build a Stable Financial Future Mentioned in this episode:<a href='https://www.elevatefinances.us/allsavings'>All About Savings Podcast Playlist</a> Book your complimentary <a href='https://bit.ly/chatwithdalenehiggins'>Retirement Vision Session</a>! 💜 Book your free <a href='https://www.elevatefinances.us/ready'>Retirement Ready Q&A Call</a> 💰 Join the <a href='https://www.elevatefinances.us/workshop'>Retirement Ready Workshop</a> ✨ Connect with me on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/elevate_finances/'>Instagram</a>

Join the Financial Freedom Accelerator and create your personalized roadmap to retirement! In this episode, I discuss the importance of saving for retirement and how to ensure you have enough money when you retire. This episode outlines practical steps to manage money, eliminate unnecessary expenses, and build a robust saving habit. I also highlight the importance of having an emergency fund, paying down debt, and preparing for unforeseen expenses like inflation or job loss. Listeners are encouraged to start small, prove the ability to save consistently before delving into more complex investment strategies and take actionable steps today to secure their financial future. 00:53 Immediate Steps to Start Saving 01:00 The Importance of Employer Match 01:48 Challenges and Misconceptions About Saving 03:41 The Right Approach to Managing Money 06:39 Benefits of Saving 15:35 Steps to Build a Stable Financial Future Mentioned in this episode: All About Savings Podcast Playlist Book your complimentary Retirement Vision Session! 💜 Book your free Retirement Ready Q&A Call 💰 Join the Retirement Ready Workshop ✨ Connect with me on Instagram

Join the <a href="https://www.elevatefinances.us/financial-freedom-accelerator" rel="noopener noreferrer">Financial Freedom Accelerator</a> and create your personalized roadmap to retirement! In this episode, I discuss the importance of saving for retirement and how to ensure you have enough money when you retire.&nbsp;This episode outlines practical steps to manage money, eliminate unnecessary expenses, and build a robust saving habit. I also highlight the importance of having an emergency fund, paying down debt, and preparing for unforeseen expenses like inflation or job loss.&nbsp;Listeners are encouraged to start small, prove the ability to save consistently before delving into more complex investment strategies and take actionable steps today to secure their financial future. 00:53 Immediate Steps to Start Saving01:00 The Importance of Employer Match01:48 Challenges and Misconceptions About Saving03:41 The Right Approach to Managing Money06:39 Benefits of Saving15:35 Steps to Build a Stable Financial Future Mentioned in this episode:<a href="https://www.elevatefinances.us/allsavings" rel="noopener noreferrer">All About Savings Podcast Playlist</a> Book your complimentary <a href="https://bit.ly/chatwithdalenehiggins" rel="noopener noreferrer">Retirement Vision Session</a>! 💜 Book your free <a href="https://www.elevatefinances.us/ready" rel="noopener noreferrer">Retirement Ready Q&amp;A Call</a> 💰 Join the <a href="https://www.elevatefinances.us/workshop" rel="noopener noreferrer">Retirement Ready Workshop</a> ✨ Connect with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elevate_finances/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>

Ep 82 | Essential Steps to Start Saving for a Secure Retirement

The Podcast That Helps Gen Xers Retire Up to 5 Years Sooner&nbsp; Top 5% Personal Finance Podcast You’ve worked hard for decades, but now the big questions are creeping in: 👉 Will I have enough to retire?👉&nbsp; Is it too late to start retirement planning? Welcome to Wealthy After 40, the podcast for Gen X women and couples who want to feel confident and clear about how to retire, even if you’re starting late or feel behind on your retirement savings. I’m Dalene Higgins, a financial and retirement coach helping Gen Xers take control of their money through simple retirement systems that work now and later.&nbsp; Together, we build a personalized money system that aligns with your values and lifestyle, so you can budget with confidence, save consistently, and create a clear path to retire on your own terms. Each week, you’ll get step-by-step guidance for retirement planning, smart budgeting strategies, and realistic ways to grow your savings, both your emergency fund and retirement savings, without overwhelm. If you’re ready to stop stressing about money, build a financial plan you trust, and create a future you’re excited about, this podcast is for you. Retirement isn’t out of reach. Let’s simplify your next steps with clear advice on how to retire, starting today. Book your free 30-minute Q&amp;A call. This is your chance to bring one question or challenge and get clear, personalized guidance. Whether it’s budgeting, savings priorities, retirement timelines, or simply “Where do I start?”, you’ll leave with a confident next step. 👉 <a href="https://tidycal.com/elevatefinancesllc/coffee-chat20240421134741">Click here to book your free call</a> Or visit my website <a href="http://www.elevatefinances.us">www.elevatefinances.us</a> to learn more about financial coaching and find free resources to support your retirement planning journey.

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The Podcast That Helps Gen Xers Retire Up to 5 Years Sooner  Top 5% Personal Finance Podcast You’ve worked hard for decades, but now the big questions are creeping in: 👉 Will I have enough to retire? 👉  Is it too late to start retirement planning? Welcome to Wealthy After 40, the podcast for Gen X women and couples who want to feel confident and clear about how to retire, even if you’re starting late or feel behind on your retirement savings. I’m Dalene Higgins, a financial and retirement coach helping Gen Xers take control of their money through simple retirement systems that work now and later.  Together, we build a personalized money system that aligns with your values and lifestyle, so you can budget with confidence, save consistently, and create a clear path to retire on your own terms. Each week, you’ll get step-by-step guidance for retirement planning, smart budgeting strategies, and realistic ways to grow your savings, both your emergency fund and retirement savings, without overwhelm. If you’re ready to stop stressing about money, build a financial plan you trust, and create a future you’re excited about, this podcast is for you. Retirement isn’t out of reach. Let’s simplify your next steps with clear advice on how to retire, starting today. Book your free 30-minute Q&A call. This is your chance to bring one question or challenge and get clear, personalized guidance. Whether it’s budgeting, savings priorities, retirement timelines, or simply “Where do I start?”, you’ll leave with a confident next step. 👉 Click here to book your free call Or visit my website www.elevatefinances.us to learn more about financial coaching and find free resources to support your retirement planning journey.

The Podcast That Helps Gen Xers Retire Up to 5 Years Sooner&nbsp; Top 5% Personal Finance Podcast You’ve worked hard for decades, but now the big questions are creeping in: 👉 Will I have enough to retire?👉&nbsp; Is it too late to start retirement planning? Welcome to Wealthy After 40, the podcast for Gen X women and couples who want to feel confident and clear about how to retire, even if you’re starting late or feel behind on your retirement savings. I’m Dalene Higgins, a financial and retirement coach helping Gen Xers take control of their money through simple retirement systems that work now and later.&nbsp; Together, we build a personalized money system that aligns with your values and lifestyle, so you can budget with confidence, save consistently, and create a clear path to retire on your own terms. Each week, you’ll get step-by-step guidance for retirement planning, smart budgeting strategies, and realistic ways to grow your savings, both your emergency fund and retirement savings, without overwhelm. If you’re ready to stop stressing about money, build a financial plan you trust, and create a future you’re excited about, this podcast is for you. Retirement isn’t out of reach. Let’s simplify your next steps with clear advice on how to retire, starting today. Book your free 30-minute Q&amp;A call. This is your chance to bring one question or challenge and get clear, personalized guidance. Whether it’s budgeting, savings priorities, retirement timelines, or simply “Where do I start?”, you’ll leave with a confident next step. 👉 <a href="https://tidycal.com/elevatefinancesllc/coffee-chat20240421134741" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to book your free call</a> Or visit my website <a href="http://www.elevatefinances.us" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.elevatefinances.us</a> to learn more about financial coaching and find free resources to support your retirement planning journey.

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