Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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One of life’s biggest challenges is saving enough money to eventually achieve a comfortable retirement. But how do you know if you’ve saved enough to retire with confidence?

“Retirement is such a huge milestone for many. You hope that you only retire once, so proactive planning is key to a successful retirement,” said Ezekiel Flores, First Hawaiian Bank private banking officer. “The best way to get started would be to work backwards. Imagine what your retirement lifestyle will look like. How much income will you need to support it?”

Identify your annual expenses in retirement.

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