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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Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Working With A Financial Professional

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

Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.

Retirement and Quality of Life

Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

• Articles

  First Year of Retirement: What to Expect

  Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.

  9 Facts About Social Security

  There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.

  What Is a Roth 401(k)?

  Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.

  Roth IRA for Kids

  Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.

  Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

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

  Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

  Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.

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• Calculators

  IRA Income

  Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Emergency Fund Calculator

  Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

  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.

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

  Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

  Inflation & Retirement

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

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• Videos

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

  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.

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

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