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.

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Retiring the 4% Rule

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Working With A Financial Professional

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• Articles

  3 Tips to Plan Your Exit Strategy

  Be realistic about the sale of your business, get it ready for the sale and make sure key employees are on board

  Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?

  Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

  Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

  Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

  Women on the Rise

  Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

  6 Tips to Live Your Best (Retired) Life

  Your clients need to focus not only on the money they'll need for retirement, but also what to do with their time

  Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses

  Retirement choices can be intimidating. Picking the right strategy.

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• Calculators

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

  Saving for Retirement

  This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

  Inflation & Retirement

  Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

  A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

  This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

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• Videos

  A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

  Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

  Social Security: By the Numbers

  Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

  Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

  This video discusses issues related to your retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

  There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

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