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.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
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Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Why You Should Invest in Your 401(k)
Did you know that your savings can compound over time?
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes
What's your vision of retirement?
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.
Planning for the Three Stages of Retirement
Did you know there are three stages to retirement? You should plan for certain changes in lifestyle and spending patterns.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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).
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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