Retirement | Eric Hagebusch

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.

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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RE: Retirement

How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

Split Annuity Strategy

Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

Should You Ever Retire?

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

Retirement Realities

Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.

Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You

The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.

Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.

Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.

Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

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.

Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

My Retirement Savings

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

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

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

Estimate Your RMD

Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

Social Security: By the Numbers

Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

Perception vs. Reality

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

Preparation is the Key to Retirement

The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.