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.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship
The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.
Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women
Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.
Why Do Renters Have to Save More?
How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
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.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.