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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Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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• Articles

  Women on the Rise

  Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

  Money-Saving Tips for Managing Your Subscriptions

  A solid strategy to maximize your retirement savings is to eliminate unnecessary expenses.

  Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence

  This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.

  SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview

  The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.

  Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent

  It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.

  Exploring Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

  Help small businesses make better retirement decisions for employees with this eye-catching and informative infographic.

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• Calculators

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

  Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

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

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

  Inflation & Retirement

  Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

  Saving for Retirement

  This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.

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• Videos

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  Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

  Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home

  Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.

  Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

  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?

  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.

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

  This video discusses issues related to your retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

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