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.
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?
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Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.

Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
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.
Retirement Is a Beginning
Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.
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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.
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.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates why knowing when to retire can be a crucial part of your strategy.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
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