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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Rightsizing for Retirement

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

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• Articles

  Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss

  Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.

  Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

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

  Find That Lost Retirement Account

  With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

  Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter

  Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.

  Important Birthdays Over 50

  Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

  Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy

  How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.

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• Calculators

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

  See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Emergency Fund Calculator

  Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

  IRA Income

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

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

  Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

  Estimate Your RMD

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

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• Videos

  RE: Retirement

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

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

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

  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.

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

  There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

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