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.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
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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.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.
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.
Year-End Moves to Optimize Retirement Transitions
Strategic year-end moves to help you prepare your finances and set goals for a successful transition to retirement.
Are Subscriptions Cutting into Your Retirement Savings?
While some subscriptions can enhance your daily routines, they can also sneakily erode your retirement savings.
Retirement & Rising Costs: Managing Inflation Risk
Inflation affects every retiree. Discover smart ways to manage rising costs and keep your retirement plan on track.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
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Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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