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.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.
How the SECURE Act 2.0 Changed RMDs
Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know
Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.
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What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
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Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
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.
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.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?