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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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

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For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

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• Articles

  How Retirement Spending Changes With Time

  It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.

  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.

  Perception vs. Reality

  Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.

  Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses

  Retirement choices can feel intimidating. Choosing the right strategy can make all the difference.

  Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?

  Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

  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.

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• Calculators

  Simple 401k

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

  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

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

  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.

  Inflation & Retirement

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

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• Videos

  Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

  Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

  For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

  RE: Retirement

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

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

  Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

  18 Years Worth of Days

  The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

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