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.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
Social Security: The 64,000 Dollar Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
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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.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or another qualified retirement plan.
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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.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
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.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.