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.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
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.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know
Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.
Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026
A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
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.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?