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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RE: Retirement

How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

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?

Important Birthdays Over 50

Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

• Articles

  First Year of Retirement: What to Expect

  Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.

  Retirement Traps to Avoid

  Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.

  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.

  Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business

  To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.

  9 Facts About Social Security

  There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.

  Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

  What's your vision of retirement?

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• Calculators

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

  What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?

  Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

  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.

  How Much Do I Need To Retire?

  How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

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• Videos

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

  This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

  How to Retire Early

  Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

  A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

  Retirement Plan Detectives

  Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

  Retiring the 4% Rule

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

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