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.

Featured Video

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

Important Birthdays Over 50

Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

• Articles

  Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

  Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.

  Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

  Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.

  Volunteering in Retirement

  For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.

  Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

  What's your vision of retirement?

  Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business

  To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.

  Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

  This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

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• Calculators

  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).

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

  This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

  Potential Income from an IRA

  Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

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• Videos

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

  There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

  When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

  18 Years Worth of Days

  The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

  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.

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

  This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

  Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

  Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

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