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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Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home

Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.

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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.

Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation

Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.

Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business

To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.

Social Security: By the Numbers

Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

• Articles

  What Is a Roth 401(k)?

  Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.

  Healthcare Costs in Retirement

  Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.

  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.

  Social Security: The 64,000 Dollar Question

  One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.

  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.

  Inflation - Back to the Future

  Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.

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• Calculators

  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.

  My Retirement Savings

  Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

  This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.

  Saving for Retirement

  This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

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• Presentations

  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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• Videos

  Social Security: By the Numbers

  Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

  Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

  Retirement and Quality of Life

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

  Perception vs. Reality

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

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

  When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

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