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.

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• Articles

  What Is a Roth 401(k)?

  Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.

  Find That Lost Retirement Account

  With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

  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.

  Understanding Social Security: 5 Common Myths Explained

  Have questions about Social Security? Explore five common myths to better understand your benefits and options.

  Exploring Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

  Help small businesses make better retirement decisions for employees with this eye-catching and informative infographic.

  Tips for Improving Your Financial Health into Retirement

  Here are ten key steps to help improve your financial health and make the most of your retirement years.

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• Calculators

  My Retirement Savings

  See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

  Inflation & Retirement

  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

  IRA Income

  Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

  Emergency Fund Calculator

  Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

  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

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• Videos

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

  A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

  How to Bake a Pie-R-A

  Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

  Perception vs. Reality

  There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

  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.

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

  For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

  Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

  Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

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