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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Timing Your Retirement

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

Retirement and Quality of Life

Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

Your Social Security Roadmap

Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

• Articles

  AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship

  The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.

  When Should You Take Social Security

  Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.

  Tax Efficiency in Retirement

  What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?

  How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

  Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?

  Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

  Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.

  Balancing Family Giving and Retirement Planning

  Learn how to set guardrails around gifting and spending so generosity strengthens your family, not your retirement risk.

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• Calculators

  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

  IRA Income

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

  Emergency Fund Calculator

  Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

  Simple 401k

  See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  Perception vs. Reality

  There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

  When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

  RE: Retirement

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

  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.

  Preparation is the Key to Retirement

  The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

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