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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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

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.

Perception vs. Reality

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

• Articles

  Women on the Rise

  Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

  What's So Great About a Rollover?

  Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.

  9 Facts About Retirement

  Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

  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.

  Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

  Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.

  Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?

  Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

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• Calculators

  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.

  IRA Income

  Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

  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.

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• Videos

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

  When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

  Retirement and Quality of Life

  Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

  Timing Your Retirement

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

  Working With A Financial Professional

  A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

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