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Did you know that according to Exit Planning Institute's report State of Owner Readiness, 70 - 80% of businesses will NOT sell?*

A retirement plan is important to your business — and to all the employees relying on it for income later in life. However, mistakes and confusion can turn retirement plans from an attractive benefit into a liability.

Most people couldn’t bear the financial hardships resulting from unexpected events, such as a major house fire, a car accident, a disability or the premature death of a family breadwinner, which is why one of the most important component of a sound financial plan should be your personal risk management strategy.

It’s important to conduct regular check-ups on your retirement plan to make sure you are on track in working towards your retirement goals. Below are a few questions to ask yourself, at least annually, to see if (and how) they affect your retirement planning.

1.    Review the Past Year

Did you receive a raise or inheritance?

An increasing number of Americans are facing an uphill battle just trying to save enough and earn enough on their savings to be able to retire on time.

We view goals as life’s destinations, whether it is where you want to be at the end of the day or at some point in the distant future.