Retirement | Don Roork

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.

Retirement and Quality of Life

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

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Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure

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

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

What's New for Social Security?

There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.

9 Facts About Retirement

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

Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

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

How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

Important Birthdays Over 50

Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?

Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.

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Simple 401k

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

My Retirement Savings

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

IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

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

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

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.

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

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Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

What You Need to Know About Social Security

Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

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.

Timing Your Retirement

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