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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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

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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This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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• Articles

  Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

  Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

  Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

  Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.

  Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

  There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.

  Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

  There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.

  Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes

  What's your vision of retirement?

  Your Social Security Roadmap

  Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.

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• Calculators

  Simple 401k

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

  Estimate Your RMD

  Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

  See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

  My Retirement Savings

  See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

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• Videos

  Perception vs. Reality

  There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

  Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

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

  Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Working With A Financial Professional

  A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

  There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

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