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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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?

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Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.

Social Security: By the Numbers

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Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

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An article on three healthcare costs that often catch retirees off guard.

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Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?

Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.

Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?

Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.

Split Annuity Strategy

Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

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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.

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

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Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

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Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

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

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

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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When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

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