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.
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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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
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.
Healthcare Costs That Catch Retirees Off Guard
An article on three healthcare costs that often catch retirees off guard.
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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
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.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
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