Retirement | IPFS Planning

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.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

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18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

Retirement Savings in Three Phases of Retirement

It’s vital to think about your retirement in these three key stages, so you can adequately plan for each.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence

This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.

Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview

The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.

Preserving the Value of Your Retirement Plan

Learn how to combat economic uncertainty, market volatility, and rising costs when shaping your retirement plan.

How to Keep Your Retirement Savings Working for You

Preservation is about function, not just figures. Plan for retirement amid economic uncertainty to limit stress.

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.

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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.

Simple 401k

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

Emergency Fund Calculator

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

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.

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

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Timing Your Retirement

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

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

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.

Retirement and Quality of Life

Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

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?