Retirement | Farpointe Wealth Advisors

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.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

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Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Smart Retirement Habits for Retirement Success and Security

Build financial confidence and a fulfilling, secure retirement with habits that help protect your wealth and lifestyle.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

Giving Back in Retirement: New Strategies for a New Phase

Are you rethinking how you'll give back in retirement? Consider these opportunities that don’t require financial commitment.

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.

Money-Saving Tips for Managing Your Subscriptions

A solid strategy to maximize your retirement savings is to eliminate unnecessary expenses.

Enjoying Retirement While Staying Aligned with Your Plan

After saving for years, it's time to build confidence to spend. Learn to enjoy retirement without second-guessing purchases.

Retirement Traps to Avoid

Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.

Healthcare Costs in Retirement

Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.

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Annuity Comparison

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

IRA Income

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

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.

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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Should You Ever Retire?

A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

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?