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.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
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?
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Women on the Rise
Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.