Retirement Plans
Retirement Plans
Retirement
Have you started thinking about retirement? For many people, retirement can seem like a lifetime away and retirement planning is not always a priority for everyone. Planning for retirement early on will allow you to better plan your financial future and achieve the retirement of your dreams. It is never too late – let us help you put together a financial plan for your retirement.

Helping You Shape Your Financial Future
What do you want out of your retirement? You have worked hard and deserve to be able to retire the way you want to. To do so, you’ll need to be able to navigate through the financial world and tax laws. We are here to help you do that.
At Massie & Associates, we approach your retirement by looking at your full financial picture and use investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals, while simultaneously protecting your assets and minimizing your tax obligation. Because Charles Massie is both a CPA and CFP® with over 20 years of experience, we can put together a comprehensive financial plan that takes into account the ever-changing tax laws and how the affect your overall financial portfolio both now and in the future.

Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
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Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.