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.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes
What's your vision of retirement?
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
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.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
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.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
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.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
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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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?