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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Preparation is the Key to Retirement

The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

• Articles

  5 Habits to Adapt Your Financial Strategy For Retirement

  Build confidence with these 5 habits that can help you adjust and manage your income, spending, and savings in retirement.

  Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

  Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.

  FIRE Retirement

  This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.

  Women and Financial Strategies

  Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.

  Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?

  Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

  Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

  Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

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• Calculators

  Emergency Fund Calculator

  Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

  IRA Income

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

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  Annuity Comparison

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

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

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• Videos

  Retirement and Quality of Life

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

  How to Bake a Pie-R-A

  Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

  18 Years Worth of Days

  The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

  For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

  Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

  A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

  Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

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