Understanding where you are today

1. I know how much I/we spend each month.

2. I know the location and amounts of all my/our investments.

3. I/We have saved six months’ worth of living expenses.

4. I know the rate of return each year for each of my/our investments.

5. I know how much I am/we are saving for retirement.

6. I know the value and location of all my/our retirement accounts.

7. I know how much I am/we are estimated to get from Social Security.

8. I know how much insurance coverage I/we have.

Think about your mortgage, utilities, food, clothing, education, insurance and entertainment.

Think about cash, CDs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real estate.

Think about the gross amount spent for essentials and miscellaneous costs on a six-month basis.

Include the rate of return for CDs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate and other investments.

Note if this is a regular monthly amount and/or if you use systematic investing.

Think about employer-sponsored plans, IRAs and annuities.

You can find your statement and also estimate your benefits, online at www.ssa.gov.

Think about life, disability and long-term care coverage.