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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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.

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.
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.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses
Retirement choices can be intimidating. Picking the right strategy.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
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