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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18 Years’ Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

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

Find That Lost Retirement Account

With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

Retirement and Quality of Life

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

• Articles

  Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

  Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.

  Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?

  Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right.

  Retirement Is a Beginning

  Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.

  Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent

  It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.

  How Retirement Spending Changes With Time

  It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.

  Women on the Rise

  Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

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• Calculators

  Inflation & Retirement

  Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

  My Retirement Savings

  Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

  Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

  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.

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• Videos

  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.

  Preparation is the Key to Retirement

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

  Social Security: By the Numbers

  Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

  Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home

  Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.

  18 Years’ Worth of Days

  The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?

  Retirement and Quality of Life

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

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