 TITLE: How Much Money Should You Have Saved by Age 50? CONTENT: Thinking Through Your Future Finances\n-------------------------------------\nAlthough saving six times your annual salary is a helpful milestone for age 50, your retirement needs are unique to you. To understand how much you'll really need—and what it takes to get there—take the time to run actual numbers, then consider how your expectations match up against resources.\nAs you're thinking about your future finances, don't overlook the value of credit. Good credit can open doors for you and help you keep your options open if you want to resize or refinance your home down the road. Monitoring your credit starting now will help keep you on the right path all the way to retirement. END