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.
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.
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?
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
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.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reason why you may consider working through retirement.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
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.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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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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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.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.