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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The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

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An Inside Look at Retirement Living

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

Retiring the 4% Rule

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

Women on the Rise

Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

• Articles

  Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

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

  Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio

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

  Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

  Individuals have three basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

  Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

  Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.

  Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?

  Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?

  Retirement Is a Beginning

  Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.

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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).

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

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

  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.

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• Presentations

  An Inside Look at Retirement Living

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

  Investment Strategies for Retirement

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

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• Videos

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

  Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  18 Years’ Worth of Days

  The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?

  Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

  Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

  Should You Ever Retire?

  A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

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