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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Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
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.
Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money
Things to consider before retirement.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
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Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
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