Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and 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?
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
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.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
The History of Retirement
Do you know where the idea of “retirement” comes from?
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
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.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.