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.

Featured Video

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?

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Deciding When to Take Social Security

One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

• Articles

  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.

  Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio

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

  Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?

  Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?

  Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss

  Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.

  Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

  When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?

  Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

  A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.

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• Calculators

  IRA Income

  Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

  Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

  Inflation & Retirement

  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

  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

  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.

  Annuity Comparison

  Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

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• Videos

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

  A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

  Preparation is the Key to Retirement

  The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

  Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

  Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

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