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.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
Thinking of Retiring Abroad?
However exciting retiring abroad may sound, it deserves considerable planning.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this hopeful, animated video.
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.