Retirement | Horizon Advisers

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 Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

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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.

Your Social Security Roadmap

Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

Giving Back in Retirement: New Strategies for a New Phase

Are you rethinking how you'll give back in retirement? Consider these opportunities that don’t require financial commitment.

Why Do Renters Have to Save More?

How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.

Perception vs. Reality

Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.

Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure

Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?

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.

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Simple 401k

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

IRA Income

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

Inflation & Retirement

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

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.

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

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Retirement Plan Detectives

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

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

Retiring the 4% Rule

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

Timing Your Retirement

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

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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