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 Plan Detectives

A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.

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Investment Strategies for Retirement

Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

What Is a Roth 401(k)?

Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

• Articles

  Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

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

  Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?

  Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

  IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty

  The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.

  Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?

  Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right.

  Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

  Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.

  Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

  Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

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• Calculators

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

  Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

  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.

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

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

  Estimate Your RMD

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

  Annuity Comparison

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

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• Presentations

  An Inside Look at Retirement Living

  A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.

  Investment Strategies for Retirement

  Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.

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• Videos

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

  This video discusses issues related to your retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

  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.

  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 why knowing when to retire can be a crucial part of your strategy.

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