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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Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

How Retirement Spending Changes With Time

It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.

Retiring the 4% Rule

A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

• Articles

  FIRE Retirement

  This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.

  Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

  Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

  Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) Explained

  Have you considered the special tax treatment on company stock held in a 401(k) plan?

  Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure

  Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?

  Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money

  Things to consider before retirement.

  Catch-Up Contributions

  Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.

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• Calculators

  Saving for Retirement

  This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

  Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

  My Retirement Savings

  Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.

  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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• Videos

  What You Need to Know About Social Security

  Every so often, you’ll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

  A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

  Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

  Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

  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?

  Rightsizing for Retirement

  What does your home really cost?

  Working With A Financial Professional

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

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