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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18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

How to Give Generously Without Derailing Your Goals

Generosity and retirement both matter. Here's how to support the people you love without losing sight of your own goals.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

• Articles

  Adapting Your Money Habits for a Confident Retirement

  Learn five simple strategies that can help you adjust your financial habits for a more confident, fulfilling retirement.

  Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

  Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.

  Enjoying Retirement While Staying Aligned with Your Plan

  After saving for years, it's time to build confidence to spend. Learn to enjoy retirement without second-guessing purchases.

  What Is a Roth 401(k)?

  Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.

  Why Do Renters Have to Save More?

  How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.

  FIRE Retirement

  This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.

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• Calculators

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

  See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

  Emergency Fund Calculator

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

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  Simple 401k

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

  Annuity Comparison

  Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

  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

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• Videos

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  RE: Retirement

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

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

  Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Social Security: By the Numbers

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

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