3 Lifestyle Decisions to Make Before Retirement

By investing in your work-sponsored 401(k) account, adding to your savings with an individual retirement account or brokerage account, minimizing debt and watching your expenses, you can set yourself up for retirement success. The media likes to paint a beautiful picture of retirement, including plush yachts, sandals and exotic drinks under umbrellas. One important factor to keep in mind is that retirement may last 30 years or more.