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.
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.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
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.
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
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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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.