Retirement | Baystate Financial

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.

Should You Ever Retire?

A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

Retiring the 4% Rule

A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

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

Retirement Realities

Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

Social Security: The Elephant in the Room

Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.

Healthcare Costs That Catch Retirees Off Guard

An article on three healthcare costs that often catch retirees off guard.

First Year of Retirement: What to Expect

Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.

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Emergency Fund Calculator

Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

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.

IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

Simple 401k

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

My Retirement Savings

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

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

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Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

RE: Retirement

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

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

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?