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.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
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