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.

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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.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss

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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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• Articles

  Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

  Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.

  Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

  Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.

  What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement

  A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.

  Healthcare Costs in Retirement

  Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.

  First Year of Retirement: What to Expect

  Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.

  Split Annuity Strategy

  Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

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• Calculators

  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

  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.

  My Retirement Savings

  See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

  See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

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• Videos

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Social Security: By the Numbers

  Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

  How to Bake a Pie-R-A

  Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

  Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

  Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

  Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

  Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

  Retirement and Quality of Life

  Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

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