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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Perception vs. Reality

Perception vs. Reality

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

Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

Enjoying Retirement While Staying Aligned with Your Plan

After saving for years, it's time to build confidence to spend. Learn to enjoy retirement without second-guessing purchases.

7 Questions to Consider in Retirement

Explore these must-ask questions for pursuing and living out your dream retirement.

FIRE Retirement

This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.

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.

Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.

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My Retirement Savings

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

Emergency Fund Calculator

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

IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

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.

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

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The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

18 Years Worth of Days

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

Social Security: By the Numbers

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

Should You Ever Retire?

A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

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?

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