Will your retirement income last?

You’re taking steps to invest in a well-prepared future by faithfully contributing to your retirement account. But how do you know if it will be enough? What if it runs out? Planning for retirement can be intimidating — especially if you feel like your retirement income is essentially a guessing game. That’s why GuideStone offers two unique resources to put your mind at ease and give you the information you need to enhance your financial security.

GuideStone’s Retirement Income Solutions, available in hardcopy workbook or as an interactive tool on GuideStone’s website, helps you determine your expected retirement expenses and decide which benefit options may be best suited for you. The interactive tool gives you access to your tailored Estimate of Benefits report as well.

Applying a step-by-step approach, both Retirement Income Solutions resources will assist you in creating a solid strategy that helps ensure you’ll have income throughout your entire life. This strategy is built upon a sturdy three-part foundation:

1. Longevity of retirement income
2. Considers longevity and shows you options for a dependable income stream that will last the remainder of your life and, if chosen, the life of your spouse.
3. Protection against inflation
4. Adjusts for inflation throughout the 20-30 years you may spend in retirement. (Historically, inflation in the United States has risen about 3% per year.)
5. Provisions for loved ones
6. Includes loved ones by helping you provide income for your spouse, children, grandchildren or others should you precede them in death.

Once you’ve established your retirement income needs, our Retirement Benefit Application will guide you through your benefit options and allow you to select the best choice to fit your situation.

You can utilize the online version of Retirement Income Solutions today. In order to access this invaluable tool, you will need log on to your MyGuideStone™ account. If you prefer to use the workbook, you can request a copy and an Estimate of Benefits report by calling 1-888-98-GUIDE (1-888-984-8433).

As always, GuideStone will walk with you step-by-step, ensuring you’re equipped with the information and resources you need to succeed. And you can depend on us to be here to help once you reach retirement as well. GuideStone has knowledgeable specialists who are ready to answer any of your questions. So feel free to call us between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CST Monday – Friday or email us any time day or night.

With Retirement Income Solutions, GuideStone will help you take much of the guesswork out of retirement income planning. Empowered by this valuable information, you can make a more educated decision about your strategy and confidently approach the future.