Johnston Financial Consultants


Rick Johnston, ChFc

(517) 333-3422

1400 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823

Retirement

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.

 

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