Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and 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 Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
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RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.