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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How to Bake a Pie-R-A

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Retirement and Quality of Life

Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

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An article on three healthcare costs that often catch retirees off guard.

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

• Articles

  Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

  This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

  Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?

  Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.

  Why Do Renters Have to Save More?

  How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.

  Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

  Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

  Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses

  Retirement choices can feel intimidating. Choosing the right strategy can make all the difference.

  The Pre-Retirement Checklist

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

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• Calculators

  Inflation & Retirement

  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

  Emergency Fund Calculator

  Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

  Annuity Comparison

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

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

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

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

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• Videos

  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?

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

  Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  Retirement and Quality of Life

  Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

  How to Bake a Pie-R-A

  Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

  View all videos