Retirement | Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc.

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.

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

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Retirement Plan Detectives

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

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

9 Facts About Social Security

There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.

Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio

Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.

Tax Efficiency in Retirement

What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?

Why Do Renters Have to Save More?

How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.

Understanding the SECURE Act 2.0

A timeline covering a few of the major provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.

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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.

Simple 401k

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

Emergency Fund Calculator

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

Estimate Your RMD

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

Inflation & Retirement

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

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

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Timing Your Retirement

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

Retirement and Quality of Life

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

Retiring the 4% Rule

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

What You Need to Know About Social Security

Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?