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.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
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Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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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.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.