FIS Safe Money Retirement Specialist

Retirement doesn't have to feel like a stack of contradicting advice and cold coffee.

One person's story: 70 years old, decades of smart decisions, and still felt completely lost the morning she sat down to make sense of her savings. Sound familiar?

The truth is, retirement planning isn't about the biggest balance anymore — it's about building income you can actually count on.

Read more about her story, https://financial-investment-services.reliablereadsadvisors.com/articles/the-day-i-realized-retirement-had-changed and see the moment everything shifted and then take 2 minutes to find out where you stand with your own Retirement Confidence Score on that same webpage.

You've done the hard work of saving. Now get the plan to match.

If you look it up the $1.46 million figure is a national average from Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning & Progress Study. It may be helpful as a reference, but it is not a required retirement number for you.

Someone planning to travel frequently and maintain two homes may need more. Someone with lower expenses, a pension or dependable retirement income may need less.

Your retirement number should be based on your life—not someone else’s average.

A personalized retirement plan should consider:

• Your estimated monthly expenses
• Social Security and pension income
• Healthcare and long-term care costs
• Inflation and taxes
• How long your savings may need to last
• Where dependable monthly income will come from

The better question is not simply, “Have I saved enough?”

It is: Do I have a plan to turn what I have saved into income that can support the retirement I want?”

I can help you review the numbers and determine what retirement readiness looks like for you. And you can calculate your personal money situation here: https://financial-investment-services.retirementconfidencecenter.com/c/money-last

I am hosting a film showing about Gina's story to create the right retirement plan for her.

The Top 3 Retirement Concerns are discussed and how she faced these questions.

Gina vs Retirement is a free educational film that explores common retirement concerns, including Social Security, health care costs, retirement income and the possibility of outliving savings. The film uses a personal story to help adults and families understand the questions they should consider before and during retirement.

A showing of the film is scheduled for August 18th, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Gretna Library, 102 Willow Dr. Gretna, La.

This remains the strongest retirement-planning question in 2026. In Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning & Progress Study, 40% of Americans placed it among their top retirement questions. So let's get some answers for you. Read my August article - https://financial-investment-services.reliablereadsadvisors.com/articles

Retirement doesn't have to feel like a stack of contradicting advice and cold coffee.

One person's story: 70 years old, decades of smart decisions, and still felt completely lost the morning she sat down to make sense of her savings. Sound familiar?

The truth is, retirement planning isn't about the biggest balance anymore — it's about building income you can actually count on.

👉 Read her story and see the moment everything shifted and then take 2 minutes to find out where you stand with your own Retirement Confidence Score:

You've done the hard work of saving. Now get the plan to match. https://financial-investment-services.retirementconfidencecenter.com/

Let's bust the myth that financial resets belong in the New Year.

Late July/early August is the secret superpower window—you still have 5 full months in 2026 to max out IRAs, tweak 401(k) contributions, or rebalance portfolios.

Let's review your 2026 targets before Q4 hits? Send me a DM.
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What's SPF??

S (Savings): Did summer travel dig into your emergency fund, or did you stay on track?

P (Planning): Do you have visibility on August/September expenses?

F (Flexibility): Are you leaving room for unexpected late-summer fun?

Drop an emoji in the comments if your summer budget survived July!
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For many people, retirement planning starts with one big question:
“How much money do I need to retire?”

But another question may be even more important:
“How will I turn my savings into income I can count on?”

Retirement can last 20, 30, or even 40 years. During that time, market changes, inflation, taxes, healthcare costs, and unexpected expenses can all affect your financial confidence.

That is why retirement planning should focus on more than accumulation. It should also include a strategy for creating income throughout retirement.
For some individuals, annuities may be one option to consider as part of a broader retirement income plan. Depending on the type of annuity and the terms of the contract, they may help address concerns such as income stability, market risk, and the possibility of outliving savings.

Annuities are not right for everyone, and features, fees, limitations, and guarantees can vary by product. But the conversation is worth having.

Because retirement is not just about reaching a number.

It is about creating income you can plan around.

"If your money had a personality, would it be an adventurer, a homebody, or something in between?"
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