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.
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.
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FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
Money-Saving Tips for Managing Your Subscriptions
A solid strategy to maximize your retirement savings is to eliminate unnecessary expenses.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
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?
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
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Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
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?