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.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.

Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Women on the Rise
Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
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.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.