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Retirement Planning Advice – Creative Financial Group
Kurt Supe, CPA and retirement planner with Creative Financial Group, shares key insights every Hoosier approaching retirement should know. Based in Central Indiana, Creative Financial Group is an independent firm that’s been helping people turn savings into sustainable retirements for more than 25 years.
One of the biggest challenges people face in retirement is not knowing how to replace their paycheck once they stop working. A true income plan creates a roadmap—it shows how much you can safely spend each year, when to draw from accounts like IRAs, and how to prepare for inflation, market changes, or unexpected expenses. Without it, retirees are left guessing, which can be risky when you only get one shot at retirement.
Many people also overlook the timing of Social Security, the impact of taxes, and the need to make savings last 30 years or more. While building a nest egg is important, strategy is what ensures confidence in retirement.
“Most people spend decades working hard and saving,” says Supe. “But very little time is spent figuring out how to use that money once they retire. That disconnect causes stress. Retirement isn’t just about what you’ve saved—it’s about knowing how to make it last.”
The best time to build a plan isn’t the day you retire—it’s years before. The earlier you understand how your income will work, the more confident and prepared you’ll feel about the future.
Trusted retirement advice begins with trusted providers. That’s why Creative Financial Group maintains BBB® accreditation and continues to put client goals first with personalized planning, tax-smart strategies, and strategic risk management.
Kurt Supe, John Culpepper and Brian Quick offer securities through cfd Investments, Inc., Registered Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA &SIPC, 2704 South Goyer Road, Kokomo, IN 46902, 765-453-9600. Kurt Supe, Andrew Drufke and Brian Quick offer advisory services through Creative Financial Designs, Inc., Registered Investment Adviser. Creative Financial Group is a separate and unaffiliated company. The CFD Companies do not provide legal or tax advice.
