Retirement | Gauthier Wealth Partners

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.

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

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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.

How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

Social Security: By the Numbers

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

Year-End Moves to Help You Prepare for Retirement

Smart end-of-year moves to protect your wealth and help you get prepared for a confident retirement.

How to Make Your Retirement Go Further as Costs Rise

Retirement expenses don’t always stay predictable. Learn what to do to maintain your lifestyle when stability wavers.

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.

Roth IRA for Kids

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

How to Keep Your Retirement Savings Working for You

Preservation is about function, not just figures. Plan for retirement amid economic uncertainty to limit stress.

Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

What's your vision of retirement?

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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

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.

Annuity Comparison

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

How Much Do I Need To Retire?

How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

IRA Income

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

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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?

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

Social Security: By the Numbers

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

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

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.

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.