Retirement | FMS Financial Planning, LLC

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.

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

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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

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

Retiring the 4% Rule

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Social Security: The Elephant in the Room

Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.

Roth IRA for Kids

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

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Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.

Introducing the 530A Accounts

An article explaining 530A Accounts.

9 Facts About Social Security

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Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

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Simple 401k

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

My Retirement Savings

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

Estimate Your RMD

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

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.

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Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Social Security: By the Numbers

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

RE: Retirement

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

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.