Retirement | PIETSCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

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Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.

RE: Retirement

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

Women and Financial Strategies

Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.

Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?

How the SECURE Act 2.0 Changed RMDs

Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.

What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement

A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.

Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You

The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.

Retirement Traps to Avoid

Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.

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Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

My Retirement Savings

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

Simple 401k

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

Estimate Your RMD

Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

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Retirement and Quality of Life

Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

Social Security: By the Numbers

Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

How to Retire Early

Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.