Will you have enough to retire comfortably? Most of us imagine retirement as a happy time, a reward for a lifetime of hard work, full of possibility and potential. We have good reason to see retirement in a positive light. Americans are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. In fact, for some of us, retirement will make up a full third of our lives. Of course, this means that our retirement assets will have to do more for us over a longer period of time. This makes planning for our retirement essential. Learn how to put together a retirement road map. Understand factors that influence when you should retire and how long your retirement could last. Understand how to "crunch the numbers" by estimating your retirement expenses and retirement income, while factoring in inflation and taxes. Learn how to use tax-advantaged savings vehicles like IRAs and 401(k)s.