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Retirement Income

There are many ways to save for retirement, but only three sources of truly lifetime income: Social Security, a pension, and annuities. Learn how to turn your savings into income that lasts as long as you do.

Retirement Income Overview

Retirement Planning Basics

The 4% Rule Explained

Can I Retire? It Depends on One Number Most People Never Calculate Why Retirement Income Needs More Than Hope The Biggest Retirement Fear Most People Don't Talk About How Much Income Does $500K Generate in Retirement? What Creates Retirement Anxiety? What Most People Get Wrong About Retirement Income What Is Sequence of Returns Risk? Should You Delay Social Security Before Buying an Annuity?

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Annuities

Annuities can provide guaranteed lifetime income and protect your savings from market downturns. Learn how they work, how they compare, and how to know if one fits your plan.

The 4 Types of Annuities Explained

Fixed Annuities (MYGAs) Explained

Can You Grow Your Money Without Losing It? | Fixed Index Annuities Explained

Will Annuity Rates Go Down in 2026? Suze Orman Isn't Completely Wrong About Annuities What Safe Money Strategies Actually Mean How Guaranteed Income Changes Retirement Searching for the Best Annuity Rates? Read This Before You Buy The Retirement Money You Cannot Afford To Lose Pension vs. Annuity: What's the Difference? Should You Delay Social Security Before Buying an Annuity? Try the Annuity Guru Tool →

Annuity FAQs

Life Insurance & IUL

Permanent life insurance and Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policies can protect the people you love and, for some people, become a source of tax-free income later in life.

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Life Insurance FAQs Indexed Universal Life FAQs

Long-Term Care

A long-term care event can drain a lifetime of savings in just a few years. Planning ahead protects both your money and your family.

Long-Term Care Overview

Denied LTC Insurance? Asset-Based Alternatives

How Long-Term Care Can Impact Retirement Savings

Medicare & Long-Term Care FAQs

Tax Strategies

Taxes are one of the biggest expenses in retirement, and one of the most controllable. The right strategy can turn taxable savings into tax-free income.

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Retirement Tax FAQs

College Savings

Traditional 529 plans aren't the only way to save for college. See safer, more flexible alternatives that protect your savings from market risk and financial aid penalties.

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Estate & Legacy Planning

A clear legacy plan makes sure more of what you've built goes to the people and causes you care about, not unnecessary taxes or delays.

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Estate & Legacy Planning FAQs

Can I Retire? It Depends on One Number Most People Never Calculate

Can I Retire? The Question Isn't How Much You've Saved—It's Whether Your Income Will Last

One of the most common questions I hear is: "Can I retire?"

It's usually followed by another question....(click here to read more)

Why Retirement Income Needs More Than Hope

Saving money for retirement is important. But saving the money is only the first part of the job. The next question is:......(click here to read more)

Suze Orman Isn’t Completely Wrong About Annuities — But She Is Not Talking About All of Them

Suze Orman has been very clear over the years that she does not like annuities. She has said it on television, in books, and on her podcast. So if you have ever searched online for whether or...(click here to read more)

The Biggest Retirement Fear Most People Don’t Talk About

Retirement used to mean slowing down after decades of hard work, collecting a pension, and feeling financially secure. Today, retirement looks very different. In 2026... (click here to read more)

What Safe Money Strategies Actually Mean

The phrase “safe money” is used frequently in retirement conversations, but many people are unclear about what it actually means. In today’s market environment, safe money strategies... (click here to read more)

How Guaranteed Income Changes Retirement

For many people, retirement feels exciting in theory but uncertain in reality. The transition from earning a paycheck to depending on savings can create stress — especially during periods of market volatility, inflation, or economic uncertainty.... (Click here to read more)

How much monthly income can I generate from $500,000 in retirement?

One of the most common questions I hear is:

"How much monthly income can I generate from $500,000 in retirement?"

The honest answer is (Click here to read more)

Searching for The Best Annuity Rates? Read This Before You Buy

Every day I talk to people who tell me, "I found an annuity online paying a higher rate." My response is always the same:

"Tell me more, because there's usually much..(click here to read more)

Inflation, the Fed and Your Money

What the July 14 Inflation Report and July 28–29 Fed Meeting Could Mean for Mortgage Rates, Annuity Rates and Your Financial Decisions

There are two important financial events..(click here to read more)

The Retirement Money You Cannot Afford To Lose

Most people are told they need growth in retirement.

And that is true. But what they are not always told is that not every dollar should be treated the same. Some of your money may be for growth.

Some of your money may be for income..(click here to read more)

How Long-Term Care Can Impact Retirement Savings

Many people spend decades building retirement savings but overlook one major risk that can quickly disrupt even a well-prepared financial plan: long-term care expenses. In 2026... (click here to read more)

What Creates Retirement Anxiety?

Retirement is supposed to feel rewarding.

After decades of working, saving, planning, and sacrificing, many people expect retirement to bring freedom, peace of mind, and the ability to finally enjoy life on their own terms.... (click here to read more)

What Most People Get Wrong About Retirement Income

Many people spend years focused on growing retirement savings.

But surprisingly, one of the biggest retirement planning mistakes is assuming that accumulation alone automatically creates retirement security.

What is the Sequence of Returns and Why does it Matter In Retirement

Many people spend decades saving for retirement. They contribute to their 401(k), build investment accounts, and work hard to create financial security. Then retirement arrives. (Click here to read more)

Annuities Made Simple

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Life Insurance

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5 costly retirement mistakes families make

and how to create more protected income in an uncertain economy.

Many families spend decades building wealth — but only a small percentage are truly prepared for the risks retirement can bring.

From relying too heavily on the stock market, to underestimating taxes, inflation, healthcare costs, or the danger of outliving income, small mistakes can become very expensive later in life.

In today’s uncertain economy, creating protected and predictable income matters more than ever.

Discover the 5 costly retirement mistakes families make — and explore strategies designed to help create more confidence, stability, and long-term financial security with guidance from the annuity specialists at Roots and Wealth.

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