Retirement

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.

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Rightsizing for Retirement

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.

18 Years Worth of Days

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.

Traditional vs. Roth IRA

One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.

Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

What's your vision of retirement?

Tax Strategies for Retirement Account Withdrawals

Retirement accounts come with plenty of benefits, such as tax deductions, and a generally high return on investment.

When Should You Take Social Security

Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.

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IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?

Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.

Emergency Fund Calculator

Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

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What You Need to Know About Social Security

Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

Retirement and Quality of Life

Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

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