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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Social Security: By the Numbers

Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

Timing Your Retirement

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

Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

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

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

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

• Articles

  Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?

  Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.

  5 Habits to Adapt Your Financial Strategy For Retirement

  Build confidence with these 5 habits that can help you adjust and manage your income, spending, and savings in retirement.

  Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

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

  New Ways to Give in a New Phase of Life

  Want to give back without giving up your retirement? Discover new ways to give back in retirement.

  Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money

  Things to consider before retirement.

  Healthcare Costs in Retirement

  Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.

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• Calculators

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

  Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

  My Retirement Savings

  Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

  Inflation & Retirement

  Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

  Saving for Retirement

  This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

  Annuity Comparison

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

  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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• Videos

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

  Social Security: By the Numbers

  Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

  What You Need to Know About Social Security

  Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  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.

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