Retirement | Jeffrey Knox

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.

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

Social Security: By the Numbers

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

Women and Financial Strategies

Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.

Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss

Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.

Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions

Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).

How Retirement Spending Changes With Time

It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.

Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses

Retirement choices can feel intimidating. Choosing the right strategy can make all the difference.

How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?

Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.

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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

Emergency Fund Calculator

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

IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

Inflation & Retirement

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

Simple 401k

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

My Retirement Savings

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

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Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

What You Need to Know About Social Security

Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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