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.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
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?
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
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.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.