Retirement

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and 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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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

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.

Infographic: Whole Life Insurance Can Be an Essential Piece

You buy whole life insurance as protection for your loved ones and your legacy. But it can be so much more.

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.

• Articles

  Tax Deductions: Catch Them All!

  Most of us pay too much in taxes because we aren’t aware of all the tax deductions available.

  Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

  Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

  Split Annuity Strategy

  Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

  Take the Stage: Starting Out

  Start planning for their financial futures by following a few helpful guidelines.

  The 12 Steps to Living Confidently: Retire With Confidence

  There are good ways to retire and bad ways to retire. Retire the right way by better understanding Social Security.

  Learn, Earn and Retire at Any Age

  What can the rest of us learn from millennials’ desire to embrace all of life in the moment?

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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).

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

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

  Saving for Retirement

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

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Inflation & Retirement

  Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

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• Videos

  Don't Buy The Hype

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

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

  Social Security: By the Numbers

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

  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.

  Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation

  Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

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