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.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
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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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.

Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence
This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
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My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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).
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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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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Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates why knowing when to retire can be a crucial part of your strategy.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.