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.

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Retirement and Quality of Life

Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Preserving the Value of Your Retirement Plan

Learn how to combat economic uncertainty, market volatility, and rising costs when shaping your retirement plan.

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.

• Articles

  How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

  Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

  Smart Retirement Habits for Retirement Success and Security

  Build financial confidence and a fulfilling, secure retirement with habits that help protect your wealth and lifestyle.

  Traditional vs. Roth IRA

  One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.

  How to Keep Your Retirement Savings Working for You

  Preservation is about function, not just figures. Plan for retirement amid economic uncertainty to limit stress.

  Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss

  Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.

  9 Facts About Retirement

  Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

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• Calculators

  How Much Do I Need To Retire?

  How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

  See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

  My Retirement Savings

  See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

  IRA Income

  Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

  Annuity Comparison

  Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

  Inflation & Retirement

  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

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• Videos

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

  Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

  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.

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

  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.

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

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