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.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

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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.

Retirement & Rising Costs: Managing Inflation Risk

Inflation affects every retiree. Discover smart ways to manage rising costs and keep your retirement plan on track.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?

Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

Why You Should Invest in Your 401(k)

Did you know that your savings can compound over time?

Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

Preserving the Value of Your Retirement Plan

Learn how to combat economic uncertainty, market volatility, and rising costs when shaping your retirement plan.

Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy

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

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Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

My Retirement Savings

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

Simple 401k

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

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

IRA Income

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

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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

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?

Retirement and Quality of Life

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

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

Timing Your Retirement

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

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.