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.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

• Articles

  Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

  Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.

  Tax Strategies for Retirement Account Withdrawals

  Retirement accounts come with plenty of benefits, such as tax deductions, and a generally high return on investment.

  Are Subscriptions Cutting into Your Retirement Savings?

  While some subscriptions can enhance your daily routines, they can also sneakily erode your retirement savings.

  Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

  When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?

  Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?

  Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.

  Retirement & Rising Costs: Managing Inflation Risk

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

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• Calculators

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

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

  Saving for Retirement

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

  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.

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

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

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• Videos

  Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

  Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

  Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

  Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

  Social Security: By the Numbers

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

  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.

  How to Bake a Pie-R-A

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

  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?

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