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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Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

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

Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?

Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

Social Security: By the Numbers

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

• Articles

  Tax and Investment Strategies: A Retirement Savings Roadmap

  These six strategies can help drive the implementation of a robust, comprehensive retirement plan.

  Adapting Your Money Habits for a Confident Retirement

  Learn five simple strategies that can help you adjust your financial habits for a more confident, fulfilling retirement.

  Exploring Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

  Help small businesses make better retirement decisions for employees with this eye-catching and informative infographic.

  Retirement Savings in Three Phases of Retirement

  It’s vital to think about your retirement in these three key stages, so you can adequately plan for each.

  Volunteering in Retirement

  For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.

  Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

  A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.

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• Calculators

  Inflation & Retirement

  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

  Annuity Comparison

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

  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.

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Emergency Fund Calculator

  Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

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• Videos

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  Perception vs. Reality

  There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

  Retirement and Quality of Life

  Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

  There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

  Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

  Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

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