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.

Featured Video

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions

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

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

• Articles

  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.

  AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship

  The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.

  Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

  When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?

  Volunteering in Retirement

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

  Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First

  You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.

  Your Social Security Roadmap

  Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.

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• Calculators

  Emergency Fund Calculator

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

  How Much Do I Need To Retire?

  How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  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.

  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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• Videos

  Perception vs. Reality

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

  RE: Retirement

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

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  Timing Your Retirement

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

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  How to Retire Early

  Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

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