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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Perception vs. Reality

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

RE: Retirement

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

Volunteering in Retirement

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

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.

• Articles

  Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

  Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

  Important Birthdays Over 50

  Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

  9 Facts About Retirement

  Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

  Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?

  For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.

  AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship

  The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.

  Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts

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

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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

  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.

  My Retirement Savings

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

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

  Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

  Estimate Your RMD

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

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• Videos

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

  Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

  A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

  Perception vs. Reality

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

  Retirement Plan Detectives

  Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

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