The best time to start saving for retirement is always now: the earlier and more often you consider your retirement savings, the better. But as you progress through your career and get older, different financial planning factors come into play.
When you’re younger, you may need easier access to your investments to use for things like a down payment on a house. As you get older, you may want to make safer investments that can weather market volatility in the short-term. But no matter your age, there are steps you can take to invest in your retirement and ensure a healthy financial plan.