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.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
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Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
Retirement Is a Beginning
Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.
Financial Strategies for Women
Some may leave their future to chance but in the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be apparent.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money
Things to consider before retirement.
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Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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.
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Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
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