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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Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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• Articles

  How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

  Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

  5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

  Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.

  Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

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

  Retirement & Rising Costs: Managing Inflation Risk

  Inflation affects every retiree. Discover smart ways to manage rising costs and keep your retirement plan on track.

  7 Questions You May Have About Your Retirement

  Are you on the brink of retirement or settling into your golden years?

  Understanding the SECURE Act 2.0

  A timeline covering a few of the major provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.

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• Calculators

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

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

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Saving for Retirement

  This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

  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.

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

  This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

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• Videos

  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?

  Preparation is the Key to Retirement

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

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  RE: Retirement

  How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

  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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