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.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
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Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
Introducing the 530A Accounts
An article explaining 530A Accounts.
New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026
A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.
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IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
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