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.

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Perception vs. Reality

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

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Retirement Plan Distributions

There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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

What Is a Roth 401(k)?

Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?

• Articles

  Women and Financial Strategies

  Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.

  Volunteering in Retirement

  For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.

  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.

  Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts

  Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.

  5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

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

  When Should You Take Social Security

  Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.

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• Calculators

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

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

  Saving for Retirement

  This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

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

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

  Potential Income from an IRA

  Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

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

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• Presentations

  Retirement Plan Distributions

  There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.

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• Videos

  Don't Buy The Hype

  There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.

  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.

  Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation

  Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.

  RE: Retirement

  How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

  A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

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