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.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Giving Back in Retirement: New Strategies for a New Phase
Are you rethinking how you'll give back in retirement? Consider these opportunities that don’t require financial commitment.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Retirement & Rising Costs: Managing Inflation Risk
Inflation affects every retiree. Discover smart ways to manage rising costs and keep your retirement plan on track.
A Meal for All Generations
When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.
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 Fairness Act's New Chapter
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
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.
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?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
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