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.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.