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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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

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Investment Strategies for Retirement

Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.

Should You Ever Retire?

A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

Here are 5 reason why you may consider working through retirement.

Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World

Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.

• Articles

  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.

  The Pre-Retirement Checklist

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

  Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

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

  Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business

  To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.

  Retirement Traps to Avoid

  Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.

  Caring for Aging Parents

  As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.

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• Calculators

  Inflation & Retirement

  Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

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

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

  Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

  This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.

  Potential Income from an IRA

  Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

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• Presentations

  An Inside Look at Retirement Living

  A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.

  Investment Strategies for Retirement

  Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.

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• Videos

  A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

  Social Security: By the Numbers

  Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

  Perception vs. Reality

  There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

  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.

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

  There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

  Working With A Financial Professional

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

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