Retirement | Intrinsic Financial Design Group

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 and Quality of Life

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

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.

Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

Retirement Traps to Avoid

Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.

Volunteering in Retirement

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

Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.

What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement

A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.

Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money

Things to consider before retirement.

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.

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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.

Emergency Fund Calculator

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

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

Inflation & Retirement

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

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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?

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.