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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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

Retiring the 4% Rule

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

Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses

Retirement choices can be intimidating. Picking the right strategy.

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

• Articles

  Healthcare Costs in Retirement

  Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.

  Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio

  Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.

  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.

  Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?

  For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.

  Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

  There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.

  How Retirement Spending Changes With Time

  It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.

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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).

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Potential Income from an IRA

  Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

  Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.

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• Videos

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

  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.

  What You Need to Know About Social Security

  Every so often, you’ll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

  A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

  Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

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