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.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
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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.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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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Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
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.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?