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.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
How to Give Generously Without Derailing Your Goals
Generosity and retirement both matter. Here's how to support the people you love without losing sight of your own goals.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement
A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.
How the SECURE Act 2.0 Changed RMDs
Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.
Preserving the Value of Your Retirement Plan
Learn how to combat economic uncertainty, market volatility, and rising costs when shaping your retirement plan.
Why You Should Invest in Your 401(k)
Did you know that your savings can compound over time?
Introducing the 530A Accounts
An article explaining 530A Accounts.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
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.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
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