Retirement Income Planning

The Role of a High-Yield Savings Account in Retirement

A high-yield savings account has long been a go-to tool for savers looking to earn a little extra interest on cash reserves while keeping funds accessible. But the role it plays can shift dramatically as you move from your working years into retirement. While higher interest rates compared to traditional savings accounts can make it [...]

By |2025-10-27T11:11:10-04:00October 27th, 2025|Blog, Investing, Retirement Income, Retirement Income Planning|

How Can I Recession-Proof My Retirement?

When people think about retirement, they often imagine years of relaxation and freedom. But for many retirees and pre-retirees, that vision comes with an underlying concern: what happens if the market takes a downturn? Recessions are an unavoidable part of the economic cycle, and while you can’t control when or how severe they are, you [...]

By |2025-10-20T09:53:02-04:00October 20th, 2025|Blog, Economy, Retirement Income, Retirement Income Planning|

Will My Income Keep Pace with Inflation?

Retirement is supposed to be the time when you finally get to enjoy the fruits of your hard work. But one of the most common concerns retirees share is whether their income will be enough—not just today, but 10, 15, or even 20 years from now. Inflation doesn’t just raise prices in the short term; [...]

By |2025-10-13T10:06:16-04:00October 13th, 2025|Blog, Economy, Retirement Income Planning|

What Is a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)?

If you’ve spent decades building up your retirement savings in tax-deferred accounts, you may have heard the term Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). But what exactly does it mean for you, and why is it so important to plan for it? Let’s break it down. What is an RMD? An RMD is the minimum amount you [...]

By |2025-10-06T11:29:06-04:00October 6th, 2025|Blog, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Planning|

“I Think I Have Enough Saved—Why Am I Still Worried?”

You’ve worked hard and saved diligently, and now you're in retirement or on the doorstep of it. You’ve run the numbers. You might even have a sizable nest egg. So why do you still feel uneasy? That lingering anxiety is more common than you think, even among those who appear to be financially prepared for [...]

By |2025-09-15T13:48:17-04:00September 15th, 2025|Blog, Retirement Income, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Planning|

“What Can I Do with $100K in Retirement?”

Understanding the Shift from Accumulation to Income As a financial advisor, one of the most common questions I hear, especially from clients entering retirement, is: “What should I actually do with these savings I’ve amassed for retirement?” It’s a great question. And it usually signals something deeper: the start of the distribution phase of retirement. [...]

By |2025-08-25T08:58:21-04:00August 25th, 2025|Blog, Investing, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Planning|

Will Your Retirement Outlive You? The Real Risk of Longevity

Most retirees don’t fear market crashes or inflation nearly as much as they fear one very real possibility: running out of money. And yet, many financial plans focus on growing your nest egg, not preserving and distributing it over a retirement that could span decades. The Longevity Problem This is the core of longevity risk—the [...]

By |2025-07-14T09:39:02-04:00July 14th, 2025|Blog, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Planning|

Why It’s Crucial to Boost Savings Before Retirement

For those nearing retirement, there’s one truth that becomes increasingly clear: the window to build wealth narrows with each passing year. While starting early is always ideal, it’s not too late for pre-retirees in their 50s or early 60s to make meaningful progress toward financial security. In fact, now is the time to double down [...]

By |2025-06-30T08:58:57-04:00June 30th, 2025|Blog, Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement Income Planning|

4 Key Birthday Milestones in Retirement—and What They Mean for Your Financial Strategy

Birthdays in retirement aren’t just a reason to celebrate—they’re also checkpoints that can unlock new financial opportunities (or trigger important deadlines). From Social Security eligibility to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), several key ages mark turning points in your retirement journey. Here are four birthday milestones every retiree should know—and what they mean for your financial [...]

Retirement Account Management and the Tax Question

Navigating the intricacies of retirement accounts can often feel like charting unfamiliar territory. Whether you're adjusting your investment portfolio or considering contributions and withdrawals, understanding the tax implications is crucial to maximizing your retirement savings. Let's delve into how transactions within Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401(k) plans are taxed and how these differ from [...]

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