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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.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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

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Social Security: By the Numbers

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

9 Facts About Social Security

There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

When Should You Take Social Security

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

Women on the Rise

Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter

Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.

9 Facts About Social Security

There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.

Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?

Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?

Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.

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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

Estimate Your RMD

Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

Simple 401k

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

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

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

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

Inflation & Retirement

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

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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.

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

Timing Your Retirement

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

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

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.