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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Retiring the 4% Rule

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

Retirement Plan Detectives

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• Articles

  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.

  Find That Lost Retirement Account

  With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

  Year-End Moves to Help You Prepare for Retirement

  Smart end-of-year moves to protect your wealth and help you get prepared for a confident retirement.

  6 Ways to Stay Ahead of Rising Retirement Costs

  From investment to estate planning, these 6 strategies help retirees manage inflation risks and maintain financial stability.

  What's So Great About a Rollover?

  Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.

  Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You

  The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.

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• Calculators

  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.

  Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

  Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

  My Retirement Savings

  See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

  See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

  Inflation & Retirement

  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

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• Videos

  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?

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  Retiring the 4% Rule

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

  Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

  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.

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

  Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

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