Retirement

Retirement

Saving today for the life you want tomorrow.

Plan for the future with confidence.

Whether retirement is years away or just around the corner, taking small steps today can help you build the future you envision for yourself and your family.

Retirement planning isn’t just about saving money. It’s about creating a strategy that supports your long-term goals, lifestyle, and financial security.

Why Retirement Planning Matters

Planning ahead can help you:

  • Build long-term financial security
  • Prepare for life’s unexpected events
  • Create additional income for retirement
  • Support your future lifestyle goals
  • Reduce financial stress later in life

The earlier you begin saving, the more time your money has the opportunity to grow.

Statewide Retirement Tips

Retirement Planning Basics

Start Saving Early

Whether you’re contributing to an employer-sponsored retirement plan or an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), getting started is often the most important step.

Determine Your Goals

  • When you’d like to retire
  • The lifestyle you hope to maintain
  • Your anticipated living expenses
  • Healthcare and insurance needs
  • Travel and leisure goals

Prioritize Retirement Savings

Contribute as much as you’re able to retirement accounts and increase contributions when possible.

Diversify Your Savings

A diversified approach can help balance risk and support long-term financial goals.

Build Your Retirement Strategy

IRAs & Retirement Savings

Statewide offers retirement savings solutions designed to help members plan for the future.

Traditional IRA

A Traditional IRA may provide tax advantages today while helping you build retirement savings for tomorrow.*

Roth IRA

A Roth IRA allows eligible members to make after-tax contributions and potentially enjoy tax-free qualified withdrawals in retirement.*

IRA Share Certificates

An IRA Share Certificate combines retirement savings benefits with the predictable earnings of a Share Certificate.

Learn More About IRAs & Term Certificates »

Featured Tool: Wellness+

Retirement planning starts with understanding your finances today.

Using Wellness+, you can:

  • Track spending
  • Create budgets
  • Set savings goals
  • Monitor debt
  • Connect external accounts
  • View your overall financial picture

Whether you’re preparing for retirement, building an emergency fund, or saving for future goals, Wellness+ can help you stay on track.

Learn about Wellness+ »
Bankjoy dashboard

Additional Retirement Resources

Explore tools and information to help you prepare for every stage of retirement.

In the ocean

Ready to Start Planning for Retirement?

Whether you’re just beginning your retirement journey or reviewing an existing plan, Statewide is here to help you take the next step with confidence.

Speak With a Financial Counselor

1.800.682.6426 »