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.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
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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Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes
What your life will look like after you leave work.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
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.
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.
Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgement.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
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Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or another qualified retirement plan.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
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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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.