Retirement | RWM Consulting

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.

Retirement Plan Detectives

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

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Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Women and Wealth: A Pivot Towards Retirement

Tips and strategies for women approaching retirement to ensure a smooth transition.

Timing Your Retirement

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

401(k) vs. IRA: What You Should Know

Which is better: 401(k) or IRA? Maybe it shouldn't be an either/or scenario. Let's explore this retirement savings debate.

Volunteering in Retirement

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

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

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.

Roadmap to Retirement: Tax & Investment Strategies

The journey into retirement requires a strategy. Check out these tax and investment strategies to help you grow your wealth.

Planning for Today’s Retirement Reality

As inflation and market volatility hit, learn how to secure your retirement to maintain your lifestyle

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Emergency Fund Calculator

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

Simple 401k

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

IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

How Much Do I Need To Retire?

How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

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.

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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.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

18 Years Worth of Days

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

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

Timing Your Retirement

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

Perception vs. Reality

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