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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• Articles

  Women on the Rise

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

  Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?

  Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?

  Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

  Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.

  Roth IRA for Kids

  Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.

  Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women

  Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.

  Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

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

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• Calculators

  Emergency Fund Calculator

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

  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.

  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

  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.

  Inflation & Retirement

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

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• Videos

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

  When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

  Social Security: By the Numbers

  Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

  Should You Ever Retire?

  A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

  18 Years Worth of Days

  The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

  Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

  There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

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