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.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
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.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
How Retirement Spending Changes With Time
It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful for jumpstarting a conversation about retirement spending, spending habits, and potential medical costs.
Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgement.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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 another qualified retirement plan.
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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.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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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?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.