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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Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

Retiring the 4% Rule

A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

Traditional vs. Roth IRA

One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.

How to Retire Early

Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

• Articles

  Women and Wealth: A Pivot Towards Retirement

  Tips and strategies for women approaching retirement to ensure a smooth transition.

  Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

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

  Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

  Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.

  How Retirement Spending Changes With Time

  It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.

  Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy

  How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.

  The Pre-Retirement Checklist

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

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• Calculators

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

  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.

  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.

  Estimate Your RMD

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

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• Videos

  Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

  For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

  Retirement Plan Detectives

  Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

  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?

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