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.

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Social Security: By the Numbers

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

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An Inside Look at Retirement Living

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

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video discusses issues related to your retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

• Articles

  Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?

  Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

  Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy

  How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.

  Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

  Individuals have three basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

  Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

  What's your vision of retirement?

  Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure

  Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?

  Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent

  It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.

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• Calculators

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

  Inflation & Retirement

  Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

  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.

  Saving for Retirement

  This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

  My Retirement Savings

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

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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 Accounts When You Change Your Job

  This video discusses issues related to your retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

  A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

  Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

  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?

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

  Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

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