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.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
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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
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
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