{"id":80000,"date":"2025-07-21T06:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T06:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/80000\/"},"modified":"2025-07-21T06:57:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T06:57:14","slug":"save-more-kevin-olearys-90-day-retirement-tip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/80000\/","title":{"rendered":"Save More: Kevin O&#8217;Leary&#8217;s &#8217;90-Day&#8217; Retirement Tip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/kevin-oleary-advertising-week-new-york-oct-17-2023_shutterstock_editorial_14150804hh.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image main-post-image\" alt=\"Advertising Week New York, Day 2, The Penn District, USA - 17 Oct 2023\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" \/>                <\/p>\n<p>\n                    Stephen Lovekin \/ Shutterstock for AWNewYork \/ Shutterstock.com                <\/p>\n<p>Commitment to Our Readers<\/p>\n<p class=\"Font--Poppins Font--Body-l\">GOBankingRates&#8217; editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services &#8211; our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobankingrates.com\/about\/editorial-guidelines\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">editorial guidelines<\/a> and our products and services <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobankingrates.com\/about\/review-methodology\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">review methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/icon-20.svg?webp=1&amp;quality=75\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1994546\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Font--Poppins Font--Body-l\"><strong>20 Years<\/strong><br \/>Helping You Live Richer<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/icon-experts-review.svg?webp=1&amp;quality=75\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1989830\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/icon__trusted.svg?webp=1&amp;quality=75\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1994547\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Font--Poppins Font--Body-l\"><strong>Trusted by<\/strong> <br \/>Millions of Readers<\/p>\n<p>The word \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobankingrates.com\/retirement\/planning\/planning-for-retirement\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-is-dynamic-hyperlink=\"false\" data-link-type=\"first-link\" data-link-position=\"1\" target=\"_blank\">retirement<\/a>\u201d on its own can be scary to think about. Luckily there is something that could help establish a way to start saving and be ready for retirement \u2014 entrepreneur Kevin O\u2019Leary\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/savingandinvesting\/shark-tank-s-kevin-o-leary-warns-americans-on-401-k-s\/ar-AA1GxHcB?ocid=entnewsntp&amp;pc=U531&amp;cvid=736cf4260f214c0da5e7434167307fcf&amp;ei=25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">90-Day Number<\/a>.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>GOBankingRates breaks down what his method is and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobankingrates.com\/retirement\/planning\/fidelity-essential-tips-for-a-winning-retirement-savings-plan\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-is-dynamic-hyperlink=\"false\" data-link-type=\"money-link\" data-link-position=\"2\" target=\"_blank\">how it can boost your retirement saving strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Being Ready For Retirement\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobankingrates.com\/retirement\/planning\/most-americans-plan-to-rely-heavily-on-social-security-retirement-what-to-know\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-is-dynamic-hyperlink=\"false\" data-link-position=\"3\" data-link-type=\"incontent_link\" target=\"_blank\">Relying on Social Security alone<\/a> is not a stable retirement plan. However, options like 401(k) plans and IRAs can help.<\/p>\n<p>O\u2019Leary explained that 401(k) plans are automatically withdrawn through an individual\u2019s paycheck but IRA\u2019s require the individual to directly open an account and contribute funds or set up auto contributions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>He called attention to the fact that many people spend more money than their paycheck allows and find it tough to put any extra money towards their 401(k) plans. To be able to increase retirement savings, O\u2019Leary advises that individuals use a strategy called the 90-Day Number.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 90-Day Number\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>O\u2019Leary believes one of the smartest ways to understand where an individual stands financially starts with a simple 90-Day Number. <\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/retirement\/shark-tanks-kevin-oleary-warns-americans-401ks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Street<\/a>, he recommends breaking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobankingrates.com\/money\/financial-planning\/money-management\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-is-dynamic-hyperlink=\"false\" data-link-position=\"4\" data-link-type=\"incontent_link\" target=\"_blank\">money management<\/a> down to one number based on total earnings over a three-month window, which he refers to as the 90-Day Number.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This short-term approach can help lead to better budgeting decisions and long-lasting financial results.<\/p>\n<p>Finding the 90-Day Number<\/p>\n<p>Finding a person\u2019s 90-Day Number helps them know how much money they have available to put toward their 401(k) plan or IRA. This is achieved by looking at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobankingrates.com\/retirement\/planning\/these-sources-of-retirement-income-are-not-taxable\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-is-dynamic-hyperlink=\"false\" data-link-position=\"5\" data-link-type=\"incontent_link\" target=\"_blank\">all sources of income<\/a> and then listing all expenses separately including debt payments, car loans, rent and bills.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The main idea is to subtract the total expenses from the total income over three months, and if the answer is a positive number, then the person can consider contributing extra money towards their 401(k) plan or IRA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If the answer is a negative number, then re-evaluation is needed to see how much spending goes beyond the amount of earnings and being sure to set up a plan for a budget to get finances back on track. Once that is accomplished, try again to find a suitable amount to contribute to retirement accounts.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Saving For Retirement<\/p>\n<p>Using O\u2019Leary\u2019s 90-Day Number can help an individual know how much money they have\u00a0available to put towards saving more for retirement, but here are a few more things to consider.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a goal in mind about the amount to save for each month but also look at the current salary and future lifestyle expectations to help determine the right amount. Saving at least 15% of pre-tax income each year is usually the rule of thumb, but depending on the situation, more might be appropriate, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstcitizens.com\/personal\/insights\/retirement\/retirement-planning-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Citizens Bank<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the retirement account that is best suited to the individual. Take a careful look at the different types of IRA\u2019s and employer-sponsored retirement plans.<\/li>\n<li>Consider risk tolerance when investing and how much it could change over time.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobankingrates.com\/retirement\/planning\/ways-retirees-can-maximize-their-savings-without-leaving-house\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-is-dynamic-hyperlink=\"false\" data-link-position=\"6\" data-link-type=\"incontent_link\" target=\"_blank\">Maximize retirement savings<\/a> by saving early and setting up auto contributions. If income increases, then increase the retirement contribution and take advantage of employer matching if available.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust strategies over time as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Catch up on retirement savings if starting late by considering extra income, reducing expenses, redirecting savings, taking advantage of the catch-up contributions for 401(k)s and IRA\u2019s or delaying retirement for a few years in order to add more to savings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Stephen Lovekin \/ Shutterstock for AWNewYork \/ Shutterstock.com Commitment to Our Readers GOBankingRates&#8217; editorial team is committed to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":80001,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[64,8726,255,615,700,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-80000","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-personal-finance","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-gobankingrates","10":"tag-personal-finance","11":"tag-planning","12":"tag-retirement","13":"tag-united-states","14":"tag-unitedstates","15":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114889925825183480","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80000","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80000"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80000\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/80001"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80000"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80000"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80000"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}