Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and 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.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or another qualified retirement plan.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?