PERSONAL FINANCE SATURDAY - Saving for Retirement

Recent economic news has lots of people scared.  Even if the downturn in the economy isn't affecting you directly, you've probably thought about the need to to a little belt-tightening.

When you begin to assess where you can cut back, lots of people think retirement savings is a good place to start.  After all, you're not going to need the money anytime soon.  And, besides, you can always play catchup.  Right?

Wrong!

Most financial planners agree that saving for your retirement is one of the most important things you can do, and, unless the circumstances are dire, one of the last things you should cut back on.

To find out more, and to learn how much you should be saving now, click here for a great article from Fidelity and Bankrate.com.