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.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgement.
Retirement Is a Beginning
Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have three basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
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My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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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.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video discusses issues related to your retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.