Retirement | Next Step Advisors

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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Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

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Split Annuity Strategy

Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

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Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

What's your vision of retirement?

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Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.

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

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Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.

Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

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

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My Retirement Savings

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

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

Annuity Comparison

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

Inflation & Retirement

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

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.

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

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Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

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

Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

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Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

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?