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.

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• Articles

  Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence

  This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.

  Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money

  Things to consider before retirement.

  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.

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

  Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

  5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

  Here are 5 reason why you may consider working through 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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• Calculators

  My Retirement Savings

  Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

  Potential Income from an IRA

  Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

  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).

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

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

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• Videos

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates why knowing when to retire can be a crucial part of your strategy.

  Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home

  Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

  There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

  When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

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