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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Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

Perception vs. Reality

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

What Is a Roth 401(k)?

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

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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

• Articles

  Catch-Up Contributions

  Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.

  Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts

  Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.

  SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview

  The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.

  How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?

  Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.

  Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

  This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.

  Retirement Realities

  Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky. This content piece was written to help clients manage their expectations while maintaining optimism for the future.

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• Calculators

  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.

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

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

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.

  My Retirement Savings

  Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

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• Videos

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

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

  18 Years’ Worth of Days

  The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?

  How to Retire Early

  Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

  Retirement Plan Detectives

  A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

  Perception vs. Reality

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

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