Preparing for the golden years

For a very long time part of the American Dream has been the ability to
one day retire. Looking forward to a day of getting up in the morning
when your body awakens you, rather than an alarm clock. Many of us long
for the ability to engage in projects of our choosing and see it through
to the end.

Deep down, many long for the time to visit and spend quality time with
their grandchildren and other family members, which is a blessing that
unfortunately many will have to forgo because of their economic
situation. It is imperative that we begin to try and find ways to
restore this vital part of our nation’s heritage.

{mosads}If people don’t have these things to look forward to, their enthusiasm for hard work will diminish and make them prime targets for the growing entitlement class. This eventually becomes a burden for the ever-shrinking base of hardworking Americans.

If we are to solve this dilemma, it must be done on a personal basis, meaning people must solve this for themselves and not look for government solutions. You must put aside money with the understanding that at least 20 percent of your annual wages should be designated for retirement living. If one starts doing this in his 20s he will have more than the necessary income to retire when that time come.

It all comes back to personal responsibility/accountability , which are characteristics that made America strong in the beginning.