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.
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.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
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Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.