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.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
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RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
5 Unexpected Costs That Can Disrupt Retirement
Don’t let the unexpected derail your retirement. Discover five common surprise costs and how to plan ahead with confidence.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
7 Questions to Consider in Retirement
Explore these must-ask questions for pursuing and living out your dream retirement.
Year-End Moves to Optimize Retirement Transitions
Strategic year-end moves to help you prepare your finances and set goals for a successful transition to retirement.
Introducing the 530A Accounts
An article explaining 530A Accounts.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
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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.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
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.