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.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
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Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Why Do Renters Have to Save More?
How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women
Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.