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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Rightsizing for Retirement

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Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

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Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

• Articles

  Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

  This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

  Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

  A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.

  Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

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

  Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?

  Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?

  9 Facts About Retirement

  Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

  The Cost of Procrastination

  Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.

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• Calculators

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

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

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

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

  Annuity Comparison

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

  Estimate Your RMD

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

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Inflation & Retirement

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

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• Videos

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

  There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

  Retirement Plan Detectives

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

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates why knowing when to retire can be a crucial part of your strategy.

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

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

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