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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Retirement and Quality of Life

Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

Working With A Financial Professional

A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts

Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.

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?

• 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.

  9 Facts About Retirement

  Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

  Women on the Rise

  Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

  What Is a 1031 Exchange?

  A look at 1031 Exchanges, a real estate investment strategy that may allow you to defer your capital gains taxes.

  How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?

  Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.

  Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?

  Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.

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• Calculators

  Estimate Your RMD

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

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

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

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

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  Potential Income from an IRA

  Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

  Annuity Comparison

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

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• Videos

  A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

  Timing Your Retirement

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

  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.

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