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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Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation

Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.

Retirement and Quality of Life

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

Volunteering in Retirement

For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.

Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home

Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.

• Articles

  Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?

  Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?

  The Cost of Procrastination

  Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.

  Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

  When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?

  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.

  Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

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

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• Calculators

  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.

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

  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.

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• Videos

  Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World

  Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

  Perception vs. Reality

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

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home

  Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.

  Don't Buy The Hype

  There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.

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