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.

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Social Security: By the Numbers

Social Security: By the Numbers

Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

Tax Efficiency in Retirement

Tax Efficiency in Retirement

What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.

Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio

Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.

Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.

Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.

Traditional vs. Roth IRA

One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.

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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.

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

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

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

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Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

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