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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.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

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

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The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

Your Social Security Roadmap

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

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

How Retirement Spending Changes With Time

It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.

Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?

Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.

What's New for Social Security?

There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.

What Is a Roth 401(k)?

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

When Should You Take Social Security

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

Your Social Security Roadmap

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

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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

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.

Annuity Comparison

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

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.

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Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

Retiring the 4% Rule

A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

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.