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.

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

Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.

Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your 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.
SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
What Is a 1031 Exchange?
A look at 1031 Exchanges, a real estate investment strategy that may allow you to defer your capital gains taxes.
New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2023
A look at the new, record-high retirement contribution limits from the IRS.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates why knowing when to retire can be a crucial part of your strategy.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.