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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RE: Retirement

RE: Retirement

How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

What Is a 1031 Exchange?

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.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

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

Women on the Rise

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

Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities

Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.

Tax Efficiency in Retirement

What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?

Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First

You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.

Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.

Split Annuity Strategy

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

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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

Emergency Fund Calculator

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

My Retirement Savings

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

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

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

Simple 401k

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

Estimate Your RMD

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

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Retiring the 4% Rule

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

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

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

Perception vs. Reality

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

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Timing Your Retirement

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

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

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