Wisconsin Retirement Council

Welcome to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Calculators

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

Lease Payment

How much would your monthly lease payment be?

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.

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Newsletters

Social Security Outlook

If your retirement is a long way off, you might want to consider the possibility that Social Security may not provide a significant source of your retirement income. Here’s why.

Why Do Lower Prices Equal Higher Yields?

The price/yield relationship is rooted in the secondary bond market, where bonds may trade at a premium or discount of the par (or face) value.

Income Now or Later

Immediate and deferred fixed annuities are insurance products that could help retirees safeguard some of their nest eggs and provide a steady income stream throughout retirement.

Inflation Goes to College

Over the past 10 years, tuition and fees have grown more than 4% faster than the rate of general inflation at public four-year colleges and more than 2% faster than inflation at private four-year colleges.

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