Plan Ahead. Get Ahead.^® Winter 2011 Issue

Plan Ahead. Get Ahead. features financial, how-to articles designed to help retirement plan customers from the Principal Financial Group^® (The Principal^®).

Inside this Issue

2012 Financial Outlook
Finance editor Jean Chatzky shares her top three predictions for what's to come in the New Year.
How Much Is Your Lifestyle Costing You?
Simple changes in how you spend (such as dining in more often) can help you save more than you might expect.
Create a Budget (and Stick to It!)
A budget may help you stay focused on both short- and long-term financial goals.
Save on Your Taxes Before Year's End
There's still time to shrink your 2011 tax bill.
How Much Do You Need to Retire?
Planning ahead can improve your chances of living the retirement lifestyle you desire.
The Value of Assistance from a Financial Professional
Working with a financial professional may improve your chances of reaching your long-term savings goals.
Close to Retiring? Make Sure You're Ready.
Fine-tune your plans as retirement nears.
Take Advantage of Catch-up Contributions
Give your retirement savings a lift and help make up for lost time.