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.
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
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.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes
What's your vision of retirement?
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
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My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates why knowing when to retire can be a crucial part of your strategy.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
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.
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.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.