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.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

• Articles

  Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss

  Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.

  Perception vs. Reality

  Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.

  Find That Lost Retirement Account

  With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

  The Pre-Retirement Checklist

  This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.

  Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

  There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.

  Healthcare Costs in Retirement

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

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• Calculators

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

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

  Estimate Your RMD

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

  Emergency Fund Calculator

  Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

  Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

  Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

  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.

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

  See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

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• Videos

  Retirement and Quality of Life

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

  Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

  Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

  Preparation is the Key to Retirement

  The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

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

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

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