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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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?

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

A Meal for All Generations

When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.

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.

• Articles

  Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio

  Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.

  Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent

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

  FIRE Retirement

  This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.

  Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions

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

  Split Annuity Strategy

  Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

  Women and Financial Strategies

  Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.

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• Calculators

  Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

  Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

  Simple 401k

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

  My Retirement Savings

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

  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.

  RE: Retirement

  How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

  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?

  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?

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

  Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

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