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.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
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.