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retirement / rɪˈtaɪərmənt /nounThe state of no longer working
It's never too early to start thinking about retirement.
pensionsavingsinvestment
consider / kənˈsɪdər /verbTo think carefully about something, typically before making a decision
Consider the options before deciding.
thinkevaluatecontemplate
expenses / ɪkˈspɛnsɪz /nounThe money spent on something
Consider expenses such as housing.
costsexpendituresoutlays
To make certain of something
Please double-check to ensure accuracy.
assureguarantee
To keep something in existence; maintain
These savings will sustain us during periods of low income.
maintainsupportpreserve
considerations / kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃənz /nounFactors that should be taken into account when making a decision or forming an opinion
Key considerations for retirement planning.
factorselementsaspects
envision / ɪnˈvɪʒən /verbTo imagine as a future possibility; visualize
the lifestyle you envision
imaginepicturevisualize
determine / dɪˈtɜːrmɪn /verbTo officially decide (something) after conducting research or calculation
Determine the budget for the project.
ascertainestablishfind out
Contribute / kənˈtrɪbjuːt /verbTo give or supply in common with others
Contribute to your 401k to get the full company match.
DonateProvideSupply
accelerate / əkˈseləreɪt /verbTo speed up the growth or progress of something
The new economic policies are expected to accelerate economic growth.
expeditehastenquicken
To start or initiate an action or process
Begin by outlining the main points of your presentation.
commenceinitiatestart
defining / dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ /verbState or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of
Begin by defining your retirement goals.
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