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.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
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.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
Perception vs. Reality
Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.
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.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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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?
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?
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?