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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Retirement and Quality of Life

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

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

Women and Wealth: A Pivot Towards Retirement

Tips and strategies for women approaching retirement to ensure a smooth transition.

18 Years Worth of Days

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

• Articles

  Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First

  You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.

  Retirement Is a Beginning

  Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.

  Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure

  Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?

  Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter

  Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.

  Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

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

  Exploring Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

  Help small businesses make better retirement decisions for employees with this eye-catching and informative infographic.

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• Calculators

  My Retirement Savings

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

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

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

  Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

  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

  Timing Your Retirement

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

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  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.

  How to Bake a Pie-R-A

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

  Perception vs. Reality

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

  18 Years Worth of Days

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

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