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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How to Bake a Pie-R-A

Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

Preparation is the Key to Retirement

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

Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

Social Security: By the Numbers

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

• Articles

  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?

  Deciding When to Take Social Security

  One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.

  Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions

  Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).

  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.

  Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

  This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

  First Year of Retirement: What to Expect

  Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.

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• Calculators

  My Retirement Savings

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

  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.

  Annuity Comparison

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

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

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• Videos

  Perception vs. Reality

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

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

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

  18 Years Worth of Days

  The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

  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.

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