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.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
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Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Thinking of Retiring Abroad?
However exciting retiring abroad may sound, it deserves considerable planning.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
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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.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
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