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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Retirement Plan Detectives

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

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

Who Is Your Trusted Contact?

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

Perception vs. Reality

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

• Articles

  What Is a 1031 Exchange?

  A look at 1031 Exchanges, a real estate investment strategy that may allow you to defer your capital gains taxes.

  Social Security: The Elephant in the Room

  Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.

  Financial Strategies for Women

  Some may leave their future to chance but in the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be apparent.

  Your Social Security Roadmap

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

  Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

  This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

  Split Annuity Strategy

  Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

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• Calculators

  My Retirement Savings

  See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into 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.

  IRA Income

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

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

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

  Estimate Your RMD

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

  Emergency Fund Calculator

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

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• Videos

  Working With A Financial Professional

  A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

  Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

  Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

  Preparation is the Key to Retirement

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

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

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