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A Satisfying Retirement – More Than a Matter of Dollars and Cents

It’s fairly common for discussions of retirement planning to focus solely on the financials. Few individuals take the time to consider the nonfinancial concerns. Indeed, when retirees report being dissatisfied with their retirement experience, the disappointment is often focused on [...]

Be Honest with Yourself About Your Retirement Savings

Forgotten expenses: One fictitious couple's quandary. The situation seems to unfold the same way: Ron and Rhonda Retiree have what they feel is more than enough money for retirement. They calculate a monthly expense number and using some high school [...]

If Social Security Falls Short, Have A Plan

Are you worried about the current state of the Social Security system and how its future may affect your retirement income? It’s important to take a long, hard look at your current savings strategy to ensure you’ll be able to [...]

Jumpstarting Retirement Funds

From time to time, I am asked for help in jumpstarting a client’s retirement fund. Whether behind on savings because of divorce, a business setback or just getting a late start, an investor can usually take certain steps to get [...]

8 Ways to Reduce the Tax Bite During Retirement

It's one thing to build up your retirement savings so you can retire. But remember, every dollar you save in tax-deferred plans, including 401(k)s and traditional IRAs, will be taxed when you withdraw money in retirement. It’s also important to [...]