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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Working With A Financial Professional

A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

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Investment Strategies for Retirement

Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.

Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home

Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.

Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You

The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.

RE: Retirement

How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

• Articles

  Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

  What's your vision of retirement?

  Find That Lost Retirement Account

  With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

  Why do Renters Have to Save More?

  How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.

  Important Birthdays Over 50

  Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

  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.

  Volunteering in Retirement

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

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• Calculators

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  Potential Income from an IRA

  Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

  This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

  Saving for Retirement

  This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

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• Presentations

  Investment Strategies for Retirement

  Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.

  An Inside Look at Retirement Living

  A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.

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• Videos

  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?

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Social Security: By the Numbers

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

  Preparation is the Key to Retirement

  The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

  Retirement Plan Detectives

  A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.

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