Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and 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.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
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.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
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Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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.