Retirement | Derrick Handwerk

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.

Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World

Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.

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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

Inflation & Retirement

Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

Self-Employed Retirement Plans

Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

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Potential Income from an IRA

Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

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This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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Should You Ever Retire?

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