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.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Financial Strategies for Women
Some may leave their future to chance but in the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be apparent.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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.
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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Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.