Retirement | Kevin Albrecht

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.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026

A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.

Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure

Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?

Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

Volunteering in Retirement

For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.

Roth IRA for Kids

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

Social Security: The Elephant in the Room

Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.

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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.

My Retirement Savings

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

Estimate Your RMD

Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

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

Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your 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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RE: Retirement

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

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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