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.

Social Security: By the Numbers

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

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Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?

Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

FIRE Retirement

This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.

Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

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

A Meal for All Generations

When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.

Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts

Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.

5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.

How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?

Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.

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Inflation & Retirement

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

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.

Simple 401k

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

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Timing Your Retirement

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

How to Retire Early

Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

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.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

Preparation is the Key to Retirement

The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

Retirement Planning

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