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.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
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Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
Giving Back in Retirement: New Strategies for a New Phase
Are you rethinking how you'll give back in retirement? Consider these opportunities that don’t require financial commitment.
Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women
Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.
Deciding When to Take Social Security
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Balancing Family Giving and Retirement Planning
Learn how to set guardrails around gifting and spending so generosity strengthens your family, not your retirement risk.
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IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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.
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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
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