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.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

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

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reason why you may consider working through retirement.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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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.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
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?