Retirement | Common Cents Planning

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.

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.

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Retirement Plan Detectives

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

Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.

Perception vs. Reality

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

Retirement Realities

Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.

Retirement Traps to Avoid

Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.

Find That Lost Retirement Account

With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

Volunteering in Retirement

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

Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.

The Cost of Procrastination

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

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Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

Retiring the 4% Rule

A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

Retirement and Quality of Life

Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

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Articles

Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.

Women on the Rise

Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

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

Find That Lost Retirement Account

With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

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Videos

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

RE: Retirement

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

Perception vs. Reality

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

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

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