John McNamara talks about the two big jobs you have in retirement - protecting and continuing to grow your savings and developing income from those savings accounts.  Find out what some of John's favorite tools are for accomplishing both of those big tasks!

John McNamara talks about how he helps his client develop income in retirement and breaks down some of the outdated "rules of thumb" for retirement.

This week, John talks about some of the benefits of year end planning, and also breaks down the different types of annuities out there.

This week, John covers what should be done with 401(k)s that were left with a previous employer and how to develop income with savings.

This week, john discusses how he helps people determine what risk level they should be at and some options you may have with you 401k.

This week, John discusses the importance of using the proper vehicles to save money and how early tax planning for retirement can make a huge impact down the line.

Saving money is hard enough, but many retirees find that efficiently withdrawing savings is even more difficult.  This week, John talks about Required Minimum Distributions with a special focus on small business owners.

This week, John explains what RMDs are and the importance of having a good tax plan in retirement.

On this week's Retire Chicago, John and Maggie talk about how they help people understand their risk level in their portfolio.  They also cover why tax planning is so important as you approach your retirement years.

As you approach your retirement years, many aspects of life change.  Your investment philosophy should change as well.  This week, John details the differences between the accumulation phase of investing and the distribution phase(your retirement years).