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Retirement Planning & Income Strategies

Long-form writing from the Echelon Journal on this topic — planning, tax, estate, and the decisions that compound over a lifetime.

An elderly man, seated at a table with a laptop, intently examines documents related to a 401k rollover, wearing glasses and a sweater draped over his shoulders.
1.More Investment Choices Most likely, your 401(k) investment choices are limited to a menu of mutual funds from one particular…

February 17, 2025

A man discusses retirement income planning with a woman at a cluttered desk, both seeming engaged and focused.
Market volatility and the uncertainty in the economy have people worried about the stability of their retirement income. When markets…

February 17, 2025

An elderly couple looks worried while reviewing retirement finances, with documents and a calculator on the table.
Why using a Rule of Thumb isn’t a good idea when your financial future is on the line The Mistake…

February 17, 2025

A person in business attire points to a document discussing a defined benefit plan.
You may be fortunate enough to have a defined benefit plan to help fund a comfortable retirement. These plans are…

February 7, 2025

Piggy bank silhouette labeled "Roth IRA" rests on a background of hundred-dollar bills, illustrating Roth IRA conversion rules.
When planning for retirement, you’ve likely encountered various savings and investment accounts. Two of the most common options are the…

September 16, 2024

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