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.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Why Do Renters Have to Save More?
How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.
Perception vs. Reality
Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
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.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
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.