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.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Exploring Retirement Plans for Small Businesses
Help small businesses make better retirement decisions for employees with this eye-catching and informative infographic.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
Financial Strategies for Women
Some may leave their future to chance but in the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be apparent.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
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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
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.