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 Planning for Retirement
If your retirement plan has taken a hit, you may be wondering "Can I can retire on the same schedule I had planned?"
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Planning for a Secure RetirementUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Are you looking forward to the day you retire? Or, do you dread the thought? Being able to retire when you want and how you want is important to many people. Planning ahead can put you in a position to live comfortably during your retirement.
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Are you looking forward to retirement so you have more time to travel, spend with family and friends, enjoy new hobbies, or increase your volunteer work? Or does the thought of retirement make you slightly uneasy, unsure if you will have enough money to stop working, but not knowing how much you need to save? Being able to retire when you want and living comfortably is a dream for many Americans, and the goal of this workbook is to help you reach it.
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This site from Purdue Extension is dedicated helping you organize your thoughts and information before you see an advisor about an estate plan. Many people avoid estate planning because they think that the process will be overwhelming. We believe that the six steps provided here will help you get ready.
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These Purdue Extension resources on estate planning include stories of three families, and why they developed estate plans and the hurdles involved.
Retirement Estimator for Farm FamiliesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
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Whether you are thinking of retiring gradually from farming or about taking the big step all at once, you may wonder whether you can afford to retire. This site is designed to help you answer some of your questions about retirement.
 
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Job loss or tapping a retirement fund may impact your taxes. This publication from the Internal Revenue Service explains.
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