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.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
What Is a Stretch IRA?
If you have a traditional IRA, you may have the opportunity to extend its tax-deferred status across multiple generations.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
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.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.