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.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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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.

Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgement.

Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence
This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates why knowing when to retire can be a crucial part of your strategy.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.