Retirement | Independence Financial Partners

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.

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

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Should You Ever Retire?

A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss

Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Retirement Realities

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

5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.

How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?

Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.

8 Financial Milestone Birthdays

Get ready to celebrate your financial birthdays in this informative infographic.

Volunteering in Retirement

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

Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio

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

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

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

Emergency Fund Calculator

Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

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.

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

Estimate Your RMD

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

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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.

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.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

Retirement and Quality of Life

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

Perception vs. Reality

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

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?