Retirement Planning
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.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Women and Wealth: A Pivot Towards Retirement
Tips and strategies for women approaching retirement to ensure a smooth transition.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.