Articles to Help With Your Retirement Planning

Articles to help with your retirement planning from State Farm®.

How to create a retirement income plan

Learn how to approach retirement income planning with budgeting tips, income options and ways to adjust if retirement comes early.

How much money do you need to retire?

How much money do you need to retire? Here are some things to consider when putting together your retirement saving plan.

How to help plan for healthcare in retirement

The average medical expenses in retirement are often greater than many people realize, but planning can help mitigate the unexpected.

Questions about Social Security survivor benefits

Who is eligible for Social Security survivor benefits? We break down what survivor benefits are, explain how to claim survivor benefits and identify who qualifies.

Retirement plans for small business owners to consider

Compare retirement plan options for your small business, from SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs to 401(k) plans and find tips for choosing the right fit.

Financial wellness tips to help improve your financial future

Get ahead and learn how to help improve financial wellness through simple spending, saving and budgeting tips.

Ready to retire? Questions to ask

As you near retirement, it's important to review your plan and make sure you're financially prepared.

Times to review your insurance

During key life moments, make sure you, your family, home, car and property are protected.

What happens to your 401(k) when you leave a job?

Leaving a job? Learn what happens to your 401(k) and compare 4 options: leave it with your old employer, move it to a new plan, roll it to an IRA or cash it out.

How to help plan for healthcare in retirement

The average medical expenses in retirement are often greater than many people realize, but planning can help mitigate the unexpected.

Advantages of mutual funds

Learn what mutual funds are, how they work, their main benefits and risks and what to consider before investing.

Which retirement accounts are right for you?

Robust retirement plans with a variety of investments can help you reach your retirement savings goals. Find out which options are right for you.

Rollover your 401k to a traditional IRA

With qualified retirement plans like 401ks, you can take your retirement savings with you when you leave your job. Here are the options for you & your money.

Do I need a financial advisor?

What does a financial advisor do and when do I need one? Learn more about financial professionals/planners and when to use them with these insights.

How to save for retirement

The sooner you put these retirement strategies to work, the better you’ll feel about saving for retirement.

Cashing out your 401k or taking a 401k loan: What you need to know

Whether you are considering cashing out your 401k or taking a loan from it, consider this information to help you make an informed decision.

When should you start spending retirement savings?

The age to start withdrawing from retirement accounts varies from person to person. What guidelines can you use to know when to start spending?

How to build credit

Understand how credit works and learn ways to help build and improve your credit score.

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