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.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
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Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026
A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
Perception vs. Reality
Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
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?
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
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