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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Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money

Things to consider before retirement.

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

• Articles

  Perception vs. Reality

  Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.

  Retirement Realities

  Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.

  Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

  This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

  9 Facts About Social Security

  There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.

  Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

  Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning 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.

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• Calculators

  Estimate Your RMD

  Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

  Annuity Comparison

  Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

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

  Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

  Inflation & Retirement

  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your 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.

  My Retirement Savings

  See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

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• Videos

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

  There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

  How to Bake a Pie-R-A

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

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

  Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

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