Retirement Paycheck Planning

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Turn Your Savings Into a Steady Income Stream

You’ve spent decades building your retirement accounts. Now comes the part that’s often less talked about—how to turn those assets into a paycheck that supports your day-to-day life.

Start with a Free Planning Call

We’ll guide you through decisions like:

  • How much can I safely withdraw each year?

    We don’t rely on rules of thumb. We calculate a withdrawal rate based on your actual spending needs, tax picture, and market conditions—so your income plan fits your life, not just a formula.

  • What’s the best order to tap my accounts—401(k), IRA, Roth, taxable?

    It depends on your income, tax bracket, and retirement timeline. We help you sequence withdrawals in a way that supports steady income while helping you manage taxes across the long term.

  • How do I fill the income gap before Social Security or pension benefits begin?

    We’ll identify which accounts make the most sense to draw from early—while watching for low-tax windows and avoiding common missteps that can shorten the lifespan of your savings.

  • When should I start required minimum distributions (RMDs)?

    We’ll walk you through the RMD timeline and help you plan ahead—so those distributions don’t surprise you or push you into a higher tax bracket down the road.

  • How do I adjust for inflation and healthcare costs over time?

    We build flexibility into your plan from the start—with room for rising expenses and unexpected costs—so you’re not locked into a strategy that only works when everything goes according to plan.

What Goes Into a Retirement Paycheck Strategy

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Account Coordination

We help with balancing withdrawals from taxable, tax-deferred, and Roth accounts—so your income plan works with your tax plan.

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Timing & taxes

We time your withdrawals around key milestones like age 59½, Medicare at 65, and RMDs at 73—and look for low-tax years that may suit Roth conversions.

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Spending Flexibility

Your plan needs to work whether the market is up or down. We include guardrails that help you adapt without panic.

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Real-Life Decisions

Want to buy a new car, help with grandkids’ college, or take a big trip? We build room for life into your plan, not just spreadsheets.

our ongoing process

A Retirement Income Plan That Grows With You

01

Listen

We start by understanding what your income needs really look like—from fixed costs to the kind of retirement lifestyle you want to live.

02

Build

We design a steady, tax-aware retirement paycheck by coordinating your income sources—Social Security, pensions, savings, part-time work, and more.

03

Revisit

We return to the conversation regularly to reflect, realign, and keep your income plan working as life continues to evolve.

Let’s Build a Paycheck That Works for the Life You Want

When you’re no longer earning a paycheck, your financial plan becomes your paycheck. We’re here to help you build one that reflects your values, priorities, and lifestyle—not just your account balances.