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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IRA Income

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

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

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

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.

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

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Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.

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

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

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Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

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