I don’t necessarily consider myself a handy, DIY type of person, but I got to experience some hands-on training not long ago. A while back, we rented a little house that was long over-due for repairs.

Today, I’m going to do the same thing with retirement. Of course, there’s no one way to prepare for retirement, so feel free to substitute some ingredients with others, as you would a true recipe:

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Saving money can often seem like a constant battle. At times, your income can barely seem to cover your outgoings and the money just disappears as fast as it hits your bank account.

From a personal finance perspective, it’s a responsible strategy to start planning ahead months before the holiday season. However, I’ve noticed that every year, holiday decorations appear earlier and earlier in the stores.