Retirement | The Summit Financial Strategies, Inc

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.

RE: Retirement

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

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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

Roth IRA for Kids

Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.

Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts

Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.

Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

Deciding When to Take Social Security

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

The Pre-Retirement Checklist

This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.

Split Annuity Strategy

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

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Estimate Your RMD

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

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.

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

My Retirement Savings

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

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The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

Preparation is the Key to Retirement

The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

Social Security: By the Numbers

Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

Working With A Financial Professional

A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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