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.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
A Meal for All Generations
When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.
How to Make Your Retirement Go Further as Costs Rise
Retirement expenses don’t always stay predictable. Learn what to do to maintain your lifestyle when stability wavers.
Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.
Roth IRA for Kids
Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.
New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026
A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.
8 Financial Milestone Birthdays
Get ready to celebrate your financial birthdays in this informative infographic.
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My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at 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.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
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