Annuities and retirement planning

You may have heard that IRAs and employer-sponsored plans (e.g., 401(k)s) are the best ways to invest for retirement. That's true for many people,... Read the full article

Estimating your retirement income needs

You know how important it is to plan for your retirement, but where do you begin? One of your first steps should be to estimate how much income... Read the full article

Retirement planning--the basics

You may have a very idealistic vision of retirement--doing all of the things that you never seem to have time to do now. But how do you pursue that... Read the full article

Deciding what to do with your 401(k) plan when you change jobs

When you change jobs, you need to decide what to do with the money in your 401(k) plan. Should you leave it where it is, or take it with you? Should... Read the full article

Taking advantage of employer-sponsored retirement plans

Employer-sponsored qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s are some of the most powerful retirement savings tools available. If your employer... Read the full article

Saving for retirement and a child's education at the same time

You want to retire comfortably when the time comes. You also want to help your child go to college. So how do you juggle the two? The truth is,... Read the full article

Understanding IRAs

An individual retirement arrangement (IRA) is a personal savings plan that offers specific tax benefits. IRAs are one of the most powerful retirement... Read the full article

Asset protection in estate planning

You're beginning to accumulate substantial wealth, but you worry about protecting it from future potential creditors. Whether your concern is for... Read the full article