A comfortable retirement is the result of smart planning, sound advice, and mature investing.

There are special accounts designed to help you save for retirement. Popular retirement accounts include Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and work-based plans, such as 401(k) accounts. Learning about and using these accounts will help you meet your retirement goals.

Saving for retirement isn't a one-size-fits-all process. Learn how your time frame, lifestyle goals and comfort with types of investments will affect your planning.