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.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
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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?
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?
Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.
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.
Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure
Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?
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My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.