Retirement | Opta Financial

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.

18 Years Worth of Days

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

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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.

RE: Retirement

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

Adapting Your Money Habits for a Confident Retirement

Learn five simple strategies that can help you adjust your financial habits for a more confident, fulfilling retirement.

Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence

This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.

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.

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.

Balancing Family Giving and Retirement Planning

Learn how to set guardrails around gifting and spending so generosity strengthens your family, not your retirement risk.

Traditional vs. Roth IRA

One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.

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Emergency Fund Calculator

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

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

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

Simple 401k

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

Inflation & Retirement

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

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

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Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Perception vs. Reality

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

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Timing Your Retirement

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

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.