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.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
Social Security: Two Benefit Strategies Eliminated
Here are several important changes to Social Security that may impact how and when you can begin taking income benefits.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
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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.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
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.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?