Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and 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.
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.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
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.
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.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
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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).
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?