Category Archives: Retirement,Social Security

I’m 55 With a $2 Million Net Worth and $6k in Monthly Expenses. Can I Retire Now?

Retiring early raises a series of questions around both income and spending. You will need to manage your portfolio for longer-term drawdowns, an early end to new earnings, and a long wait for Social Security to kick in. You will

I’m 65 Years Old With $750k in an IRA. I’m Taking Social Security – Is It Too Late for a Roth Conversion?

If you’re 65 years old and collecting Social Security, you may wonder if it’s too late to convert your $750,000 traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. The short answer is no – there are no legal restrictions to Roth conversion

I Have $1 Million in a Roth IRA and Will Receive $2,250 Monthly From Social Security. Can I Retire at 62?

Suppose you have $1 million in a Roth IRA and will receive $2,250 each month from Social Security when you become eligible for benefits. Would this be enough to allow you to retire at age 62? The answer to that

It’s Official: Your Social Security Benefits Will Increase This Much in 2024

Over 70 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a 3.2% cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2024, the Social Security Administration announced recently. For instance, that means the September 2023 average retiree

I’m 65 Years Old, Have $500k in Cash, $1 Million in an IRA and Social Security. Should I Retire Now?

Someone with $1.5 million in assets on top of Social Security income may be able to maintain a comfortable retirement starting at 65 with the right circumstances. While this is can be a relatively strong retirement profile depending on your

Ask an Advisor: I Have $680K in a 401(k), a Monthly Pension of $1,600 and Another $150K in Cash. Can I Retire at 62?

I currently have $680,000 in a 401(k), $150,000 in savings and a pension of $1,600 per month. Can I retire at age 62? – Hieu This is a good question and the answer depends primarily on what your expenses are

I Have $750K in a Roth IRA and Will Receive $1,800 Monthly From Social Security. Can I Retire at 65?

Can you retire at 65 with $750,000 in a Roth IRA and $1,800 in monthly Social Security? Based on median incomes and the 10x rule, most people will need about $740,000 to finance a secure retirement. So in theory, a

Can You Answer These Social Security Questions Correctly? Only 13% of People Know the Answer to a Vital Question

Americans have rarely been more wrong about Social Security. As Nationwide Financial found in a recent survey, 40% of Americans say they’re either confident or very confident in their knowledge of Social Security. In fact, twice as many people say

Ask an Advisor: I Have $1.15 Million Saved and Will Collect $3,500 Per Month in Social Security. Can I Retire at 62?

I am 57 and have $1.1 million in my 401(k) and $50,000 in a high-yield savings account. I earn $300,000 per year and put $30,000 in my 401(k) each year plus a match on the first 6%. I have a

Ask an Advisor: Should I Delay Social Security and Rely on My 401(k) for 8 Years? I Have $750k in Savings and a Pension

Is it a viable plan to use my 401(k) for the eight years between retirement (age 62) and the max payout age for Social Security (age 70)? I have about $750,000 and I’m planning to take about $1,700 per month.