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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Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter

Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

• Articles

  Traditional vs. Roth IRA

  One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.

  Retirement Is a Beginning

  Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.

  Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You

  The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.

  Women and Financial Strategies

  Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.

  Retirement Realities

  Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.

  Women on the Rise

  Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

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• Calculators

  Estimate Your RMD

  Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  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.

  How Much Do I Need To Retire?

  How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Emergency Fund Calculator

  Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

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• Videos

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

  Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

  Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

  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?

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

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