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.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Make the Most of Retirement Without Losing Sight of the Plan
Spending in retirement is about knowing which purchases bring real satisfaction and which just cost money.
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?
Prepare for Unexpected Expenses in Retirement
Learn how to safeguard your retirement from hidden costs and surprises with helpful tips and retirement planning strategies.
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
Planning for the Three Stages of Retirement
Did you know there are three stages to retirement? You should plan for certain changes in lifestyle and spending patterns.
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.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
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 Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
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