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

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Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

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Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

IRA Income

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

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

Simple 401k

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

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Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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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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Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

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Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

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