The President of the United States and almost all financial planners will tell you that you should not rely on Social Security retirement anymore. Why? Because of the fact that in the next decade or so, the funding for this plan is already depleting.

That is why alternative retirement plans such as 401K, IRA, 457, SEP, etc are created. With, these plans, you have to contribute to those yourself. The advantage is that your contribution are tax deductible (with the exception of Roth IRA)and tax deferred.

If you don’t have knowledge of stocks, most financial planners will advise you to put your money in a mutual fund. Their investor relations departments should be able to help you if you have any questions.

With an IRA, you can also invest in real estate, businesses, or even cattle (such as horses) . However, you should consult your financial planner and tax professionals if you want to invest in these kind of plans!