Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and 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.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
February 2018 Top Five
2018 could be shaping up to be an interesting year.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
The History of Retirement
Do you know where the idea of “retirement” comes from?
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
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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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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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.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
2017 Year in Review
Take a look at this 2017 Market Recap.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.