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.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
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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.
Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes
What's your vision of retirement?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Understanding the SECURE Act 2.0
A timeline covering a few of the major provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship
The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.
SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
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.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
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