A few years ago, we and our friends talked a lot about our ailing parents. Now we talk about when it will be our turn.

A NerdWallet survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll in October 2024, found that just 23% of Americans had evaluated their progress toward retirement savings goals in the prior 12 months. To check in on how you’re doing, the first step is likely figuring out what number you’re aiming for.

If you're looking for ways to boost your retirement savings, you have options. For example: Start saving and investing early. Get out of high-interest-rate debt before investing for retirement. Try not to borrow from retirement accounts. But here's a retirement savings move I think is particularly powerful: Make good use of a Roth IRA.

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I’m seeking advice on optimizing my retirement planning and investment strategy. My wife and I are approaching retirement age (58 and 57, respectively) with approximately $700,000 in IRAs and 401(k)s.

Doctors, lawyers and accountants have 401(k) plans. But many have another retirement-saving weapon, too. It is called a cash balance plan, and it lets people save up to about $3.6 million on top of a 401(k)—while deferring taxes in much the same way.

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