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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Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

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.

Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?

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?

• Articles

  FIRE Retirement

  This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.

  Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions

  Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).

  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.

  Healthcare Costs in Retirement

  Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.

  Preserving the Value of Your Retirement Plan

  Learn how to combat economic uncertainty, market volatility, and rising costs when shaping your retirement plan.

  Retirement Is a Beginning

  Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.

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• Calculators

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  IRA Income

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

  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

  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.

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• Videos

  Retirement and Quality of Life

  Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

  Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

  Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

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

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

  A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

  For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

  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.

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