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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18 Years Worth of Days

18 Years Worth of Days

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

IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty

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.

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026

A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.

When Should You Take Social Security

Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.

Introducing the 530A Accounts

An article explaining 530A Accounts.

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.

Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy

How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.

Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.

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

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

My Retirement Savings

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

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

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.

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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.

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

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.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

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