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.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
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Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
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.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First
You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
Deciding When to Take Social Security
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
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.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?