Retirement | Lowcountry Financial Group

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.

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?

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Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Roth IRA for Kids

Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

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

Tax and Investment Strategies: A Retirement Savings Roadmap

These six strategies can help drive the implementation of a robust, comprehensive retirement plan.

Financial Strategies for Women

Some may leave their future to chance but in the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be apparent.

Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?

Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.

6 Financial Habits for a Secure and Successful Retirement

Learn six practical financial habits to manage income, healthcare, and legacy for a secure and fulfilling retirement.

Exploring Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

Help small businesses make better retirement decisions for employees with this eye-catching and informative infographic.

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Potential Income from an IRA

Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

Saving for Retirement

This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

Self-Employed Retirement Plans

Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

Estimate Your RMD

Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.

Annuity Comparison

This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

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Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

Preparation is the Key to Retirement

The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

RE: Retirement

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