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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Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

Important Birthdays Over 50

Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

Retiring the 4% Rule

A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

• Articles

  The Pre-Retirement Checklist

  This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.

  Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

  Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.

  Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

  Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.

  How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?

  Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.

  Split Annuity Strategy

  Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

  How the SECURE Act 2.0 Changed RMDs

  Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.

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• Calculators

  My Retirement Savings

  See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

  Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

  Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

  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.

  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.

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• Videos

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

  Working With A Financial Professional

  A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

  Retirement Plan Detectives

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

  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.

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