Author: Matthew Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool

Here’s a look of how much retirement income you might be able to expect from Social Security once you’ve attained a six-figure salary.

You may be able to wait to take your first RMD from a 401(k) plan, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good idea.

Long-term, it’s not a great idea to wait “until the volatility wanes.” It’s impossible to time the market with any level of accuracy.

If you contribute too much to an IRA, take the excess back as soon as possible, as well as earnings that could be attributed to excess contributions.