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125 results found for “Retirement”.

When can I retire?

When you retire is a personal decision. Learn if you can retire, look at your time horizon, spending desire, investment portfolio, and risk tolerance.

What happens to your 401(k) if you quit your job?

If you quit your job at your current company, there are a few options for what to do with your 401(k).

401(k) withdrawal rules: How to avoid penalties

Sometimes in life, you may need to pull money out of your retirement accounts. Check out a few rules and options to consider before withdrawing.

How to calculate your retirement number

When you hear “retirement number,” most people think about how much money you need to save to meet your retirement goals.

Gen X strikes a balance between retirement and caring for aging parents

Caring for parents and children can be a balance. But with a positive, proactive approach, navigating these requirements while planning for a secure retirement doesn’t have to be a high-wire act. 

What are Roth IRA taxes & how do they work?

Roth IRAs have unique tax benefits for investors, including tax-free growth and withdrawals. Learn how Roth IRAs work and how they compare with other tax-advantaged retirement accounts.

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Retire well

What makes for retiring well? For most Americans, it's affording experiences that bring joy (68%) and enjoying a high quality of life (49%), balanced by the security of reaching savings milestones (68%), according to Empower research. 

School rules: College savings can help fund your retirement

2024 brings the option to roll money from a 529 college savings plan into a Roth IRA. Check out the requirements and when this could make sense for you.

Making COLA go further for retirees in a mixed economy

The Social Security Administration's recent announcement of a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for 2025 may come as welcome news for retirees.

Average retirement savings by age

Discover the average retirement savings by age and learn why personalized planning is crucial for securing your future.

401(k) loans: What they are & how they work

A 401(k) loan allows you to borrow from the balance you’ve built up in your retirement account. Generally, if allowed by the plan, you may borrow up to 50% of your vested balance, for a maximum loan amount of $50,000.

The average 401(k) balance by age

The 401(k) is one of the most common investment vehicles to save for retirement. See how your long-term savings stack up.

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