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.
Understanding the SECURE Act
Explaining the SECURE Act and how the changes affect your retirement strategy.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Thinking of Retiring Abroad?
However exciting retiring abroad may sound, it deserves considerable planning.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Understanding the SECURE Act
Explaining the SECURE Act and how the changes affect your retirement strategy.