Retirement | Benchmark Financial

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.

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

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Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

Timing Your Retirement

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

Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.

Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.

Women and Financial Strategies

Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.

Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio

Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.

9 Facts About Retirement

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

Deciding When to Take Social Security

One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.

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Estimate Your RMD

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

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

Simple 401k

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

Inflation & Retirement

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

My Retirement Savings

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

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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.

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?