Retirement | Brian Breitenwischer

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.

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

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Timing Your Retirement

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

Important Birthdays Over 50

Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

Preparation is the Key to Retirement

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

Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy

How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.

Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

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

Retirement Is a Beginning

Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.

Roth IRA for Kids

Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.

5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.

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.

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Inflation & Retirement

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

Emergency Fund Calculator

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

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

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.

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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.

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

Perception vs. Reality

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

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

RE: Retirement

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

Social Security: By the Numbers

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