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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  Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?

  For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.

  Volunteering in Retirement

  For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.

  Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

  When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?

  Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

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

  AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship

  The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.

  Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?

  Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.

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• Calculators

  Inflation & Retirement

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

  Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

  Simple 401k

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

  My Retirement Savings

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

  Estimate Your RMD

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

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• Videos

  Perception vs. Reality

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

  The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

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

  Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

  When should you take your Social Security benefit?

  Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

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

  Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

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

  What You Need to Know About Social Security

  Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

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