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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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

• Articles

  Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions

  Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).

  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.

  Understanding the SECURE Act 2.0

  A timeline covering a few of the major provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.

  Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

  Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.

  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?

  Caring for Aging Parents

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

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• Calculators

  My Retirement Savings

  See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

  Annuity Comparison

  Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

  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

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

  Inflation & Retirement

  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

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• Videos

  Perception vs. Reality

  There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

  Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

  Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

  A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

  Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

  For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

  Timing Your Retirement

  This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

  Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

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