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.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
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?
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
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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.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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.
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
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?
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?