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.

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Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home

Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.

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Investment Strategies for Retirement

Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.

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?

Retirement Realities

Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky. This content piece was written to help clients manage their expectations while maintaining optimism for the future.

Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

• Articles

  SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview

  The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.

  Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business

  To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.

  How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

  Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

  Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?

  Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.

  Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First

  You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.

  When Should You Take Social Security

  Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.

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• Calculators

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

  Inflation & Retirement

  Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

  Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

  My Retirement Savings

  Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

  This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

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• Presentations

  Investment Strategies for Retirement

  Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.

  An Inside Look at Retirement Living

  A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.

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• Videos

  Working With A Financial Professional

  A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

  When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

  Retirement Plan Detectives

  A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.

  Perception vs. Reality

  There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

  How to Retire Early

  Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

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