Retirement Planning
Retirement is one of the most important life events you’ll experience, and getting it right takes planning. Making sure you have a comfortable retirement from a personal and financial perspective is a long process that takes years of following a plan and continuous saving. Once you’ve reached your financial goals, managing your retirement is a continuing process that lasts the rest of your life.
The time it takes and the complexity of building a retirement portfolio to make sure you’re financially secure and personally ready for retirement may seem daunting but the process isn’t as complicated as most people are led to believe. With some research, the proper guides and tools, a savings and investment plan that works for your personal financial situation and a commitment to save for the long-term, you’ll be well on your way to your retirement goals.
Investing for Retirement
Pre-retirement planning
An investment strategy can help make sure the money you saved before retirement grows and lasts as long as you need it during retirement. Whether it's choosing the right IRA or deciding if an annuity is right for you, a personalized investment plan will make sure your savings won't run out.
Retirement Guide for People in Their 50s
If you don’t intend to work past retirement age, you need to be taking some things very seriously in your 50s while you still have time to make changes and adjustments to your retirement plan.
Retirement Guide for People in Their 40s
Retirement planning is crucial for people in their 40s, yet many 40-somethings fail to plan for retirement. Even though there are still at least 20 years remaining to save for retirement when you are in your 40s, that number is shockingly low.
What Is The Gold-Silver Ratio?
The gold-silver ratio is the ratio that defines the amount of silver, in ounces, it would take to equal the cost of one ounce of gold. Learn what influences the gold-silver ratio and what information you can learn from the gold-silver ratio.
Knowledge Center
Retirement planning
The more you build your retirement planning knowledge-base the smarter decisions you'll make with your investments. Below, you'll find answers to common questions about the differences between the various types of retirement savings plans, social security tax information and more.
When to File Retirement Plan Tax Form 5329
The IRS requires individuals to complete Form 5329 if they receive a retirement account distribution before the age of 59½. We take a look at what Form 5329 is and tips for filing it.
7 Ways to Earn Supplemental Income During Retirement
If you’re looking for supplemental income in your retirement, we have seven ways to pad your wallet.
Life Insurance vs. Annuities
Read about the differences between life insurance and annuities as well as advantages and disadvantages of both.
Senior Housing
Thinking about where you're going to retire and what kind of housing you want when you're there is an exciting part of retirement planning. However, the vast amount of choices might make it a bit overwhelming. Where are the best places to retire? Which states are the most tax-friendly for retirees? How much does senior housing cost? The answer to questions like these will get your retirement housing planning off on the right foot.
What Does Memory Care Cost?
Memory care costs depend on a number of factors including the location of the memory care facility, the number of clients accepted, and the amenities offered. Some memory care facilities specialize in late-stage Alzheimer’s disease, whereas others function as a nursing home or assisted living facility. The only true way to know how much memory […]
What Does A Nursing Home Cost?
The cost of a nursing home depends on many factors, including location, services provided and whether the facilities you consider offer short-term, long-term or acute care. Insurance or Medicare may pay some nursing home expenses, although how much is covered varies by the plan and care needs. Many nursing home facilities include pricing by the […]
What Does Assisted Living Cost?
It can be difficult to find out the true cost of assisted living. We found the average cost of care and the change over time to help you.
Retirement Income
Retirement
Aside from investing your money, there are other ways to earn supplemental income during retirement. Working part- or full-time during retirement helps you stay active and engaged in your community while earning a helpful paycheck. There are plenty of job opportunities available for retirees to help you stay financially stable during retirement.
How Much Should You Have Saved For Retirement Based on Your Age?
We researched how much you should have saved for retirement based on your age. Check out rules of thumb to go by and ways you can start saving for retirement today.
Best Jobs For Retirees
Many Americans return to work after retirement due to the need for extra income for unexpected expenses, lack of savings, or because of a desire to stay busy. Here’s a look at some of the best jobs for retirement.
How Much Social Security Will I Get?
Read about the average minimum and maximum social security benefit as well as how your retirement age affects how much social security you’ll receive.
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