Retirement Planning
Strategies designed to help create reliable retirement income and help your money last.
Learn moreRetirement Planning Store, Inc. — Helping You Retire Younger, Richer
Will Your Retirement Paycheck Last?
Compare your expected Social Security, pension, and existing annuity income with your monthly expenses. See where a gap could appear and which questions are worth reviewing with Dan.
Free • No obligation • 30-minute phone call
39+ Years of Experience
A long career helping families protect what they've built.
East Peoria, Illinois
Local service, in person or by phone and video.
Personalized Guidance
Plans built around your goals — never one-size-fits-all.
How We Help
Practical guidance for every stage of retirement
Four focused services, explained in plain language, with no pressure to decide today.
Long-Term Care
Protect your family and assets from the potentially high costs of extended care with proper planning.
Learn moreInsurance Review
Review current life insurance and related policies to determine whether they still meet your needs.
Learn moreEducational Resources
Articles and guides that help you make informed retirement decisions.
Learn moreWhy Families Work With Us
- Experienced guidance you can trust
- Clear, easy-to-understand explanations
- Personalized review process tailored to you
- Focus on protecting your retirement lifestyle
- Local service with personal attention
A Partner for Your Future
Education first, decisions second
Most people come to us with a question rather than a plan. They wonder whether their income will last, what healthcare and long-term care could cost, or whether the insurance they bought years ago still fits their life today.
We start by explaining the options in everyday language, then build guidance around your family, your goals, and your timeline. If you simply want a second opinion on an existing policy, that is a perfectly good reason to call.
Free Retirement Income Calculators
Check your retirement income gap, market timing risk, RMD taxes and Roth conversion costs in a few minutes, free and with no email required, at RetirementLeverage, created by Dan Hopwood.
Let's Review Your Retirement Paycheck
Bring your Social Security estimates, pension details, existing annuity information, and questions. Dan serves families in East Peoria and central Illinois.
Free • No obligation • 30-minute phone call