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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RE: Retirement

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

Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

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

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?

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

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

What Is a Roth 401(k)?

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

Introducing the 530A Accounts

An article explaining 530A Accounts.

How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?

Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.

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Inflation & Retirement

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

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

My Retirement Savings

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

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.

Estimate Your RMD

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

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How to Bake a Pie-R-A

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

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Retirement and Quality of Life

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

Retirement Plan Detectives

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

Perception vs. Reality

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