Retirement | Northern Lakes 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.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

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Social Security: By the Numbers

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

The Cost of Procrastination

Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.

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?

Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.

Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts

Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.

Women on the Rise

Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

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

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

Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

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

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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

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.

My Retirement Savings

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

Inflation & Retirement

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

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Retirement Plan Detectives

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

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

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?

Perception vs. Reality

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

Timing Your Retirement

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

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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