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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The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

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How to Retire Early

Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

• Articles

  What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement

  A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.

  Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss

  Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.

  Important Birthdays Over 50

  Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

  Traditional vs. Roth IRA

  One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.

  Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

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

  The Pre-Retirement Checklist

  This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.

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• Calculators

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  Estimate Your RMD

  Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

  Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

  Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

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• Videos

  Working With A Financial Professional

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

  How to Retire Early

  Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

  Retirement and Quality of Life

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

  Retirement Plan Detectives

  Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

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