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Before any journey begins, you buckle up, check your

...

fuel

...

tank (or battery charge), scan for warning lights and surrounding hazards, and set your destination.

...

 

Your retirement planning works the same way.

This checklist will help you tune up your retirement “vehicle,” so you’re prepared for the road ahead.


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titleBuckle up & Check your Fuel Gaugetank (Battery charge)
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Log in to your 403(b) account with GuideStone and review these essential gauges for your retirement account. 

Buckle Up (Safeguard your savings)

Fuel Up (Make sure your retirement has the right fuel to get you to your destination).


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titleCheck your daskboard for warning lightsfor Warning Lights & Surrounding Hazards

When you look at your retirement plan through the lens of driving, it’s not just about having enough fuel in the tank to reach your destination.

You also need to check for warning indicators

on your dashboard

:

  • Are there major expenses ahead you haven’t planned for?
  • What about roadblocks or detours—unexpected life events or market shifts?
  • Have you built in contingency plans for the bumps along the way?
  •  Complete the Retirement Readiness Assessment. This tool can be found on the MyGuidestone website under Retirement and Investments>"Retirement Resources". You'll be asked to update your age, planned retirement age, income, retirement income goal, investment style, Social Security benefits (if applicable) etc. Once you get your score, if you are in the yellow or red sections, this means you may need to make some adjustments. Consider what adjustments can be made to your "inputs" to get on track for a healthy retirement balance. 


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    Check for Roadblocks:

    10

    20-Minute Brainstorm + Prayer Challenge

    Take 10 minutes to brainstorm a list of potential obstacles that could hinder your retirement goals.
    Consider:

    • Financial “potholes” like unexpected medical expenses or debt
    • Life “detours” such as career changes or family responsibilities
    • External “roadblocks” like inflation or market volatility

    Prayer challenge

    After your brainstorm, spend

     5–10

    10 minutes in prayer, asking the Lord for wisdom and clarity on how to faithfully adjust your retirement planning.


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titleSet Your Destination

Every journey needs a

destination—and your

destination—your retirement is no different.


Invest 1 hour

to plan out

planning your Retirement Destination. 

  •  Take 30 minutes to prayerfully reflect on what a meaningful retirement looks like for you. 

    Ask yourself:

    • What do I want my retirement to feel like?
    • Where do I want to be—physically, financially, spiritually?
    • What activities, relationships, or goals matter most in that season of life?
    • How much time do I spend each month thinking about my finances now and in the future? Do I feel like the time spent is sufficient to focus on my financial future needs/goals? (If not, we challenge you to add a financial check-in every month or two to your schedule.) 
    • Consider what your "future" retirement-age self may say to you looking back on where you're at right now. What advice would your future self suggest to help you achieve your future goals?
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  •  Take 30 minutes to prayerfully seek God's guidance in helping you meet your goals: 
  •  Bonus challenge - Tell someone about your dreams/goals and ask them to pray for you and hold you accountable in meeting these goals! 

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