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.
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?
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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Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
Social Security: Two Benefit Strategies Eliminated
Here are several important changes to Social Security that may impact how and when you can begin taking income benefits.
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Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or another qualified retirement plan.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
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.