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.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right.
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.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
A Meal for All Generations
When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.
What Is a 1031 Exchange?
A look at 1031 Exchanges, a real estate investment strategy that may allow you to defer your capital gains taxes.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
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Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video discusses issues related to your retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.