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.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
How the SECURE Act 2.0 Changed RMDs
Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.
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?
Financial Strategies for Women
Some may leave their future to chance but in the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be apparent.
Understanding the SECURE Act 2.0
A timeline covering a few of the major provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
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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.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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.
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.
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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 Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
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