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Start preparing for retirement

Take a moment to focus on your financial well-being and make the most of your Costco Retirement Plan,* administered by T. Rowe Price.

*For Mainland and Hawaii employees, the plan is called the Costco Retirement Plan. For employees in Puerto Rico, it’s called the Costco Puerto Rico Retirement Plan. 

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Make saving for retirement a priority

Whether your retirement is decades away, or just a few years down the road, use this list and your Costco Retirement Plan to get ready. Start by visiting RPS.TRowePrice.com to view your Costco Retirement Plan.

Add an extra layer of security for your plan account by setting up multi-factor authentication. Multi-factor authentication helps keep your financial information secure by requiring two or more forms of authentication to verify your identity.

Name your beneficiary, the person (or persons) you choose to inherit your assets if anything should happen to you. If it’s been a while, check to ensure your beneficiary information is up to date.

Update your email address to receive timely newsletters and valuable saving insights.

Contribute enough to get the full matching contribution. Review your contribution now.

See if you qualify for the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit (Saver’s Credit). For low- to moderate-income employees who qualify, the Saver’s Credit means you can get a tax credit based on your tax filing status, adjusted gross income and how much you contribute. 

Make sure your T. Rowe Price Automatic Increase is turned on, so your contribution will be increased by 1% each year.

Strive to save 15% of your annual pay — it’s OK to work your way up to the suggested target gradually.

If you’re age 50 or older, consider making catch-up contributions. This allows up to an additional $6,500 (for 2022) to help you move closer to your retirement goal.

Get your financial house in order

Learn to budget, free yourself from high-interest debt and aim for higher savings goals with help from SmartDollar®.

Build an emergency fund equal to three to six months’ expenses to help you in case there are unexpected changes in your income.

Make a budget that matches your lifestyle and gives you room to save.

Create a plan to pay down credit card debt; paying off small balances first can motivate you to keep going.

Use your emergency fund instead of credit cards to offset surprise costs.

The following resources are available to help you get started on your retirement plan. They are confidential and are available to you at no extra cost.

 

Resources for you

  • T. Rowe Price, Costco’s Retirement Plan administrator, offers online tools and services to inspire, inform and help you save and invest for the future. Download the T. Rowe Price Personal® app* so you can manage your account from anywhere. Or get started at Costcobenefits.com > Financial Wellbeing > Retirement Plan Details.
  • SmartDollar is an online personal finance program that gives you a practical way to change how you handle money. Learn how to budget, save more money and prepare for retirement, including making the best use of your Costco Retirement Plan. Register and log in at SmartDollar, call 844-283-9381 or text COSTCO to 33789* to download the app.
  • *Message and data rates may apply.
  • T. Rowe Price, Costco’s Retirement Plan administrator, offers online tools and services to inspire, inform and help you save and invest for the future. Download the T. Rowe Price Personal® app* so you can manage your account from anywhere. Or get started at Costcobenefits.com > Financial Wellbeing > Retirement Plan Details.
  • SmartDollar is an online personal finance program that gives you a practical way to change how you handle money. Learn how to budget, save more money and prepare for retirement, including making the best use of your Costco Retirement Plan. Register and log in at SmartDollar, call 844-283-9381 or text COSTCO to 33789* to download the app.
  • *Message and data rates may apply.
  • T. Rowe Price, Costco’s Retirement Plan administrator, offers online tools and services to inspire, inform and help you save and invest for the future. Download the T. Rowe Price Personal® app* so you can manage your account from anywhere. Or get started at Costcobenefits.com > Financial Wellbeing > Retirement Plan Details.
  • SmartDollar is an online personal finance program that gives you a practical way to change how you handle money. Learn how to budget, save more money and prepare for retirement, including making the best use of your Costco Retirement Plan. Register and log in at SmartDollar, call 844-283-9381 or text COSTCO to 33789* to download the app.
  • *Message and data rates may apply.

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