Retirement | Stephen Swarbrick

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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A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

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Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

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There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

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A timeline covering a few of the major provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.

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Tax Efficiency in Retirement

What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?

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Emergency Fund Calculator

Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?

Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

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

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

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Retirement Redefined

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The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.