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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  Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter

  Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.

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• Calculators

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

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  Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

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

  Emergency Fund Calculator

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

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

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  Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.

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  Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

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