Saving money is a good start. There is more than just saving. How much you need, how it will be harvested, and how long you will live are all very important. Let's consider some areas that can help your retirement be successful.

We often talk about the importance of a written financial and income plan for a successful retirement. If you're in the financial red zone that plan is critical. Some tips to help you get there.

Preparing for retirement is a daunting task. There is an abundant amount of information out there that can potentially derail your plans no matter how good you think your plan is. 

Most would agree there is plenty of misleading news and information regarding retirement. You need this amount to retire. Medicare is the be all and end all  for health insurance and it's free. Social Security is a Ponzi scheme and Social Security is going away. 

Let's cut through the noise and offer a more realistic  approach to retirement planning.