Retirement | A W McMichael

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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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.

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

IRA Income

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

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

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Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.

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Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

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