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

  Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions

  Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).

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  Get ready to celebrate your financial birthdays in this informative infographic.

  Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money

  Things to consider before retirement.

  Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

  Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

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  One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.

  Your Social Security Roadmap

  Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.

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• Calculators

  Estimate Your RMD

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

  My Retirement Savings

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

  The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

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

  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.

  Emergency Fund Calculator

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

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

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

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

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

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