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.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?