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

  Perception vs. Reality

  Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.

  Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent

  It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.

  Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

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

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

  Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

  Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

  Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.

  How to Make Your Retirement Go Further as Costs Rise

  Retirement expenses don’t always stay predictable. Learn what to do to maintain your lifestyle when stability wavers.

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• Calculators

  Annuity Comparison

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

  Emergency Fund Calculator

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

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  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.

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

  My Retirement Savings

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

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• Videos

  Preparation is the Key to Retirement

  The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

  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?

  Retirement and Quality of Life

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

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

  There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

  Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

  Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

  Perception vs. Reality

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

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