Retirement Planning

Developing a Realizable Vision for Retirement

By Richard Atkinson Retirement is a totally new stage of life. With some careful prioritizing—and collaborating with your financial professional—you can design a working plan for retirement that may surpass all your expectations. When most people think of retirement, they imagine leaving a job they’re tired of, getting out of the rat race, and leaving …

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Downshifting: Working Longer and Loving It

By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Working full-time and then abruptly stopping work at age 65 is no longer the only possibility for retirement. “Downshifting” allows for a more gradual process, benefiting employers and employees. I have a friend who plays principal clarinet with a major symphony orchestra. She loves her work—which, after all, is literally playing—but …

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself 5 Years Before You Retire

By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Retirement planning takes on added urgency the closer you get to leaving your job. Imagine your future by looking at the major factors: housing, activities, lifestyle, life expectancy, and unexpected events. The first step in any retirement income plan is to envision your retirement and make some decisions about how you …

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