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.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
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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.
Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement
A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
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.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?