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?
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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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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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
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.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.