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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Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Timing Your Retirement

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

Financial Strategies for Women

Some may leave their future to chance but in the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be apparent.

What You Need to Know About Social Security

Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

• Articles

  Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

  Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.

  Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

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

  Retirement Realities

  Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.

  Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

  Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

  How the SECURE Act 2.0 Changed RMDs

  Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.

  AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship

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

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• Calculators

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

  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

  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.

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• Videos

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  Timing Your Retirement

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

  How to Bake a Pie-R-A

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

  Retirement Plan Detectives

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

  Preparation is the Key to Retirement

  The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

  Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

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