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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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

• Articles

  AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship

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

  Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You

  The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.

  Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio

  Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.

  9 Facts About Social Security

  There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.

  Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

  This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

  Retirement Is a Beginning

  Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.

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• Calculators

  Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

  Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

  Inflation & Retirement

  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Estimate Your RMD

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

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

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• Videos

  Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

  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?

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

  Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

  Preparation is the Key to Retirement

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

  Perception vs. Reality

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

  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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