Retirement | Kraft Wealth Management

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.

Timing Your Retirement

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

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Perception vs. Reality

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

Women and Wealth: A Pivot Towards Retirement

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

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

7 Questions to Consider in Retirement

Explore these must-ask questions for pursuing and living out your dream retirement.

Women and Financial Strategies

Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.

6 Ways to Stay Ahead of Rising Retirement Costs

From investment to estate planning, these 6 strategies help retirees manage inflation risks and maintain financial stability.

Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?

Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.

When Should You Take Social Security

Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.

Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?

Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.

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Simple 401k

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

Annuity Comparison

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

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

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.

Inflation & Retirement

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

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The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?