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.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
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RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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?
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
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.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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.
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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?
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
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