Retirement | Robert C. Balmer

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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Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

Are Subscriptions Cutting into Your Retirement Savings?

While some subscriptions can enhance your daily routines, they can also sneakily erode your retirement savings.

Deciding When to Take Social Security

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Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?

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Year-End Moves to Help You Prepare for Retirement

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Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?

Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?

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How Much Do I Need To Retire?

How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

Annuity Comparison

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

Emergency Fund Calculator

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

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

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.

IRA Income

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

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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

Social Security: By the Numbers

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

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?

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

Timing Your Retirement

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