Are you saving enough for retirement? Need tips for making your money last? Kiplinger's Personal Finance has joined forces with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) to sponsor Kiplinger's Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Days. On two days -- Thursday, September 21 and Friday, October 6 -- NAPFA members will answer your financial questions free when you call 888-919-2345.

You know which financial problems are bugging you. Some examples of questions you may ask: Is my money invested properly? Is a traditional IRA or a Roth better for me? How can I save for my retirement and my kids' college expenses at the same time? Can I count on Social Security? Should I buy an annuity?

Financial planners will be standing ready to provide answers to these and other questions -- for no charge. To make the most of your call, pull together any relevant records ahead of time. If you want to ask about your investment allocation, for example, you'll need to give the planner a quick overview of how your portfolio is invested.

Thousands of Kiplinger's readers have taken advantage of Jump-Start Days in past years to get advice. Our retirement hotline is a public service that is offered to all. If your questions can't be answered on the spot, you may be referred to resources on the Internet that will help you find the information you need. Complex questions may require complex answers, and you may be directed to NAPFA's Web site, www.napfa.org, to locate a planner near you. You can also visit NAPFA's Web site to learn more about that organization.

To read more about retirement savings, see Make Your Money Last Forever.

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