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.
Working With A Financial Professional
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Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
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.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
Introducing the 530A Accounts
An article explaining 530A Accounts.
Deciding When to Take Social Security
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?