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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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

Traditional vs. Roth IRA

One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

• Articles

  Caring for Aging Parents

  As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.

  Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?

  Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?

  Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence

  This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.

  Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?

  For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.

  Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio

  Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.

  Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

  Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

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• Calculators

  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

  My Retirement Savings

  See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

  Annuity Comparison

  Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

  IRA Income

  Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

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• Videos

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  Working With A Financial Professional

  A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

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

  Preparation is the Key to Retirement

  The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

  RE: Retirement

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

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

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