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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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

Caring for Aging Parents

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

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• Articles

  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?

  Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money

  Things to consider before retirement.

  Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy

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

  Social Security: The 64,000 Dollar Question

  One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.

  Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

  What's your vision of retirement?

  How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

  Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

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• Calculators

  Inflation & Retirement

  Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

  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.

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

  This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

  Potential Income from an IRA

  Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

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• Videos

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream 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.

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

  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.

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