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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18 Years Worth of Days

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

8 Financial Milestone Birthdays

8 Financial Milestone Birthdays

Get ready to celebrate your financial birthdays in this informative infographic.

Perception vs. Reality

Perception vs. Reality

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

Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.

Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.

Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

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

Exploring Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

Help small businesses make better retirement decisions for employees with this eye-catching and informative infographic.

How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?

Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.

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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.

IRA Income

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

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

Emergency Fund Calculator

Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

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Preparation is the Key to Retirement

The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

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

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

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?

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

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