401(k) and IRA

Capture employer match first. Choose Roth vs Traditional based on current vs future tax expectations. Consolidate accounts to simplify management.

Pensions

Understand vesting, payout options, and survivor benefits. Coordinate with Social Security and personal savings.

Social Security

Delaying benefits increases payments. Consider longevity, spousal benefits, and other income when choosing your start age.

Withdrawal Strategies

Common approaches include the 4% rule, guardrails, or dynamic withdrawals based on portfolio performance and spending needs.

Healthcare in Retirement

Budget for Medicare parts, Medigap, prescriptions, and long‑term care. Consider HSA contributions pre‑retirement.

Timeline by Age

In your 20s–30s: growth and accumulation. 40s–50s: optimize and catch‑up. 60+: secure income, plan distributions, and reduce sequence risk.

Estate Planning

Keep beneficiaries current, maintain wills and trusts, and coordinate titling with tax and legacy goals.

FAQs

Estimate annual spending, add healthcare and taxes, then multiply by years expected. Stress‑test using conservative return assumptions.

Sequence risk matters. Hold cash buffers, reduce withdrawals temporarily, and rebalance to maintain your plan.

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