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.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
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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Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
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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.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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.
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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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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you’ll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.