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.

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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

Featured Presentation

An Inside Look at Retirement Living

A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.

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.

Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

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?

• Articles

  Certain Uncertainties in Retirement

  The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.

  What's New for Social Security?

  There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.

  Inflation - Back to the Future

  Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.

  Tax Efficiency in Retirement

  What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?

  Volunteering in Retirement

  For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.

  Women on the Rise

  Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

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• Calculators

  Estimate Your RMD

  Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or another qualified retirement plan.

  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.

  My Retirement Savings

  Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

  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.

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• Presentations

  An Inside Look at Retirement Living

  A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.

  Investment Strategies for Retirement

  Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.

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• Videos

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Social Security: By the Numbers

  Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

  When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

  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.

  Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

  Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

  For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

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