Articles to Help With Your Retirement Planning

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

Put your retirement plan to the test

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

The racial retirement gap

BIPOC face barriers to reaching retirement security, especially when compared to their white counterparts. We discuss how to close the retirement race gap.

How to Plan for Retirement as a Caregiver

Family caregivers are faced with financial challenges. We discuss financial steps for caregivers to take to ensure financial wellness in retirement.

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.

The 3 Main Barriers Preventing Women from Preparing for Retirement

Retirement for women comes with a unique set of challenges. We describe the barriers and how to overcome them.

Financial Wellness Tips for a Positive Financial Future

Financial wellness means controlling debt, spending less and saving more. Follow these steps from State Farm to improve your financial future.

Important Understandings for Retirement Savings

From eliminating debt to boosting income, here are the most important things to understand about retirement savings to set you on the right path.

Retirement Income Plan

Creating a retirement plan that works requires a balance of budgeting and savvy retirement income strategies. We review the options.

Times to Review Your Insurance

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

Changing Jobs and Moving Your 401k

If you've invested in your employer's 401k retirement plan, here are 4 things you can do when changing jobs to keep your retirement planning on track.

Healthcare Costs in Retirement

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

Facts You Need to Know About Women and Retirement

Women tend to earn less than men but typically live longer, leading to a gap in retirement savings. Learn how women can narrow the retirement savings gap.

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.

Retirement Accounts: Overview and Compare

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

Consulting a Professional for Retirement Savings

Check out these important traits to seek out in a financial professional who are also known as financial advisors.

Millennials & Gen X Retirement Planning

Millennial retirement savings advice is proving less effective for Gen X & Millennials. Discover how to take actionable steps to create a more secure future.

Cashing Out Your 401k

Considering a pre-retirement 401k withdrawal? Read this first to help decide.

Ready To Retire? Questions To Ask

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

How To Invest After Retirement

Investing after retirement starts with being knowledgeable about approaches and will help you set and meet your goals.

Retirement or College: How to Save for Both

It doesn't have to be an either-or, but there are important considerations to review.

Will You Have Enough Saved by Retirement Age?

You know you need to save, but how much? Estimate your future retirement income.