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.
Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Retirement Is a Beginning
Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
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.
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?
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
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.