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.

Featured Video

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 Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You

The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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

• Articles

  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.

  Preserving the Value of Your Retirement Plan

  Learn how to combat economic uncertainty, market volatility, and rising costs when shaping your retirement plan.

  Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

  There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.

  Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

  Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.

  Understanding Social Security: 5 Common Myths Explained

  Have questions about Social Security? Explore five common myths to better understand your benefits and options.

  5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

  Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.

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• Calculators

  Inflation & Retirement

  See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

  IRA Income

  Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

  How Much Do I Need To Retire?

  How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

  Annuity Comparison

  Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

  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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• Videos

  18 Years Worth of Days

  The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

  For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

  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.

  Timing Your Retirement

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

  RE: Retirement

  How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

  Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

  Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

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