Planning for retirement is a daunting job. But following these basic rules can dramatically increase your odds of building a nest egg that will last. Sooner or later, most of us hope to retire. That day might be decades off, or it could be this year. Either way, you need a good plan to get you from your 9-to-5 job to the promised land of post-work life. Following are nine tips that can help you accumulate enough to retire when you’re ready to hang up your working shoes.