Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
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Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
How Retirement Spending Changes With Time
It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.