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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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence
This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.
Adapting Your Money Habits for a Confident Retirement
Learn five simple strategies that can help you adjust your financial habits for a more confident, fulfilling retirement.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Giving Back in Retirement: New Strategies for a New Phase
Are you rethinking how you'll give back in retirement? Consider these opportunities that don’t require financial commitment.
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.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.