Retirement

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and 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.

• Articles

  Catch-Up Contributions

  Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.

  Inflation - Back to the Future

  Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.

  Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

  When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?

  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 Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

  Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

  Women on the Rise

  Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

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• Calculators

  Potential Income from an IRA

  Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

  My Retirement Savings

  Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

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

  Estimate Your RMD

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

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

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

  Inflation & Retirement

  Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

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• Presentations

  Investment Strategies for Retirement

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

  An Inside Look at Retirement Living

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

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• Videos

  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.

  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.

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

  Retiring the 4% Rule

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

  RE: Retirement

  How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

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