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.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
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.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right
The History of Retirement
Do you know where the idea of “retirement” comes from?
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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.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
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.
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?
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?