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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• Articles

  Caring for Aging Parents

  As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.

  Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts

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

  Healthcare Costs in Retirement

  Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.

  Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

  There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.

  9 Facts About Retirement

  Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

  FIRE Retirement

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

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• Calculators

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

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

  Emergency Fund Calculator

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

  Estimate Your RMD

  Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Annuity Comparison

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

  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.

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• Videos

  Social Security: By the Numbers

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

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

  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.

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

  This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

  How to Bake a Pie-R-A

  Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

  Retiring the 4% Rule

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

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