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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Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

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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.

Working With A Financial Professional

A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

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.

• Articles

  The Cost of Procrastination

  Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.

  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.

  Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

  Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.

  Split Annuity Strategy

  Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

  Social Security: The 64,000 Dollar Question

  One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.

  New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2023

  A look at the new, record-high retirement contribution limits from the IRS.

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• Calculators

  My Retirement Savings

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

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

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

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  Estimate Your RMD

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

  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

  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.

  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.

  Perception vs. Reality

  There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

  RE: Retirement

  How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

  Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World

  Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.

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