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.
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
What Is a Stretch IRA?
If you have a traditional IRA, you may have the opportunity to extend its tax-deferred status across multiple generations.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
The History of Retirement
Do you know where the idea of “retirement” comes from?
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
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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.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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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.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.