Retirement planning involves more than saving money—it's about ensuring you can enjoy your post-career life without financial stress. Such progress would be significant in any year.Use this set of interactive worksheets from the Department of Labor to plan for retirement. They can help you manage your finances and begin your savings plan. The Retirement Estimator is intended to assist you in estimating your monthly (early reduced or regular unreduced) service retirement benefits. However, in most defined contribution plans, you may have to work several years before you are vested in the employer's matching contributions. The amount will be higher the longer you wait to apply, up until age 70. If your employer offers a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k) plan, sign up and contribute all you can. 457(b) plans also have the advantage of catch-up options. Employees over age 50 can contribute on top of the limit for the year.