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.
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.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Roth IRA for Kids
Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.
Perception vs. Reality
Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
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.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
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.
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.