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.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
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 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?
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
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.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.