Seminar targets retirement planning in turbulent times

| January 16, 2009 8:00 PM

SANDPOINT - Williams & Parsons Financial Services is staging a free seminar Wednesday, Jan. 21, on the fundamentals of retirement planning.

The seminar is especially aimed at people in the early years of retirement, or in their 40s or 50s and planning retirement. The seminar will address the question: With the current turmoil in the financial markets, how can you plan for a successful retirement?

The seminar will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Elk's Lodge, 78 McNearney Road in Ponderay. There will be free refreshments.

Please RSVP your intent to attend, by calling Williams & Parsons at 265-5959.

Among the topics to be covered, Williams & Parsons financial planners will help you:

• Explore retirement planning ideas for today's tubulent financial markets.

• Decide if you have enough savings to retire today.

• Explore investment performance and safety.

• Understand whether your savings can last through your retirement.

• Prepare for the potential changes you might face in retirement.

• Learn how to turn your savings into income for your retirement.

Whether you're approaching retirement or are already there, this seminar will have topics relevant to you.