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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 Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
Deciding When to Take Social Security
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.