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.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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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.
New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026
A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement
A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.
Retirement Is a Beginning
Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes
What's your vision of retirement?
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
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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.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at 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
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.
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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?
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
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