RETIREMENT

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and 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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RE: Retirement

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

18 Years Worth of Days

18 Years Worth of Days The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit When should you take your Social Security benefit?

Retirement Redefined

Retirement Redefined Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

How to Retire Early

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.

Should You Ever Retire?

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.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

Retiring the 4% Rule

Retiring the 4% Rule A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College? There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

Ready for Retirement?

Ready for Retirement? Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.

Women and Retirement

Women and Retirement Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.

Social Security: By the Numbers

Social Security: By the Numbers Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

Rightsizing for Retirement

Rightsizing for Retirement What does your home really cost?

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

Perception vs Reality

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