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.

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Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World

Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.

How to Retire Early

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Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?

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The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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• Articles

  Healthcare Costs in Retirement

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

  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?

  Catch-Up Contributions

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

  Social Security: Two Benefit Strategies Eliminated

  Here are several important changes to Social Security that may impact how and when you can begin taking income benefits.

  The Cost of Procrastination

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

  Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First

  You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.

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• Calculators

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

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

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

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

  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.

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

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

  Saving for Retirement

  This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

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• Videos

  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.

  Don't Buy The Hype

  There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World

  Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.

  A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

  Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

  RE: Retirement

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

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