Retirement | Alpha Dog Advisors, RUFF

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.

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

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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?

Caring for Aging Parents

As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

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

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Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

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Volunteering in Retirement

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

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Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better 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.

My Retirement Savings

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

How Much Do I Need To Retire?

How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

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What You Need to Know About Social Security

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Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

Working With A Financial Professional

A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

RE: Retirement

How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?