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.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
Social Security: The 64,000 Dollar Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
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.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
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Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
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?