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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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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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

  Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy

  How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.

  Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

  Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

  Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First

  You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.

  What's New for Social Security?

  There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.

  Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

  Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.

  FIRE Retirement

  This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.

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• Calculators

  IRA Income

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

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Simple 401k

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

  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.

  Emergency Fund Calculator

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

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• Videos

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

  This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

  Retirement Plan Detectives

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

  Social Security: By the Numbers

  Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

  Retirement and Quality of Life

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

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