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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Social Security: By the Numbers

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

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Investment Strategies for Retirement

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

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

Split Annuity Strategy

Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

Retirement Plan Detectives

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

• Articles

  Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses

  Retirement choices can be intimidating. Picking the right strategy.

  Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

  Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

  Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

  This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

  New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2023

  A look at the new, record-high retirement contribution limits from the IRS.

  Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

  Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.

  Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

  Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.

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• Calculators

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

  Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

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

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

  Saving for Retirement

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

  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.

  Inflation & Retirement

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

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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

  Perception vs. Reality

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

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

  When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

  This video discusses issues related to your retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates why knowing when to retire can be a crucial part of your strategy.

  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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