Retirement | Daniel Murdock

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.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

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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.

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.

Retiring the 4% Rule

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

Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

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

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.

Retirement Traps to Avoid

Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.

Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.

Healthcare Costs in Retirement

Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.

Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent

It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.

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Emergency Fund Calculator

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

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.

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

Simple 401k

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

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Retirement and Quality of Life

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

Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

Preparation is the Key to Retirement

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

Timing Your Retirement

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

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

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