Retirement | W1 Wealth

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.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

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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.

New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026

A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.

Retirement Plan Detectives

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

Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.

Find That Lost Retirement Account

With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts

Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.

Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence

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

Healthcare Costs in Retirement

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

Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?

Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.

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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.

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

Annuity Comparison

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

Simple 401k

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

IRA Income

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

Emergency Fund Calculator

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

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Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

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

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

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

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.