As millions of Americans move closer to retirement, they face an array of complex financial and lifestyle decisions that will demand careful study and preparation.

Among the key questions are: “Can I afford to retire?” “When should I take my Social Security?” “How much income will I get from my pension?” “What will I do about health insurance?” “Where do I want to live when I retire?”

Anyone interested in planning for retirement will find the answers to these and many other important questions at the new Union Plus “Retirement Planning Center” web site at UnionPlusRetirement.org

"Our new Retirement Planning Center will help working families plan for the future with practical, easy-to-understand information and tools about many of the issues surrounding retirement,” says Union Privilege President Leslie Tolf. “We are delighted to provide this service to our members and their families.” 

The Retirement Planning Center includes a series of “savings” calculators that will tell future retirees how much money they will need to save to reach their financial goals. A series of “retirement planning” calculators is designed to help members develop a retirement budget and handle their investments.

There’s also an easy-to-use “Retirement Road Map,” which features a series of 18 questions to help analyze an individual’s readiness for retirement.

The site is not only for people approaching retirement age. Members of all ages can learn steps they can take to plan for retirement.

Users of UnionPlusRetirement.org also are being offered a free E-Newsletter, which will contain practical advice and updates on retirement subjects. The site also links to AFL-CIO and Alliance for Retired American web sites where users can take action to protect their retirement security.

Union Privilege, founded by the AFL-CIO in 1986, develops and manages the Union Plus benefits program, which uses the combined buying power of America’s union members to obtain top quality goods and services at competitive prices. In addition to a money-saving credit card, the Union Plus programs include free and discounted legal services, education services, discounted health services, a home buying program, travel and recreation discounts, and much more. For more information, visit UnionPlus.org

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