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.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
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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.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.