Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and 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.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Lesser Known Provisions of the SECURE Act
Learn about clauses in the SECURE Act that affect 401Ks, students, and families.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
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Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.