Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, and 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 Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

Financial Empowerment for Women
Tips on how women can gain financial confidence.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Thanks Mom
It turns out Mom really did know best when she laid down essential truths to live by.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
Don’t Get Trapped by These Retirement Myths
Have you been making correct assumptions about financial planning for retirement? Here are some popular retirement myths.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
The History of Retirement
Do you know where the idea of “retirement” comes from?
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.
View all articles 
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
View all calculators 
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
View all presentations 
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.