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.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
Roth IRA for Kids
Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.
How Retirement Spending Changes With Time
It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?