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IRAs, 401(k)s, Roth conversions, and rollovers — where your nest egg lives.
3 resourcesInvesting
Index funds, brokerages, and asset allocation for the long haul.
3 resourcesSocial Security
Benefits, claiming strategies, and official estimators.
2 resourcesBudgeting & Saving
Cash flow, emergency funds, and getting more into savings.
2 resourcesInsurance & Annuities
Medicare, long-term care, and guaranteed-income products.
2 resourcesEstate Planning
Wills, trusts, beneficiaries, and passing wealth on cleanly.
2 resourcesCalculators & Tools
Planners and estimators to pressure-test your retirement math.
3 resourcesFinancial Advisors
Find a fee-only fiduciary who works for you, not a sales desk.
3 resources🧮 Free retirement calculators
Project your nest egg, find your target number, and see how contributions compound — all in your browser.
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Bogleheads Forum
One of the best free communities for sensible, low-cost, long-term investing.
View details →IRS — Retirement Plans
The official rules on IRAs, 401(k)s, contribution limits, and required minimum distributions.
View details →Medicare.gov
Compare plans, check coverage, and enroll — the official Medicare site.
View details →NAPFA — Fee-Only Advisors
Directory of fee-only fiduciary advisors who take no commissions.
View details →Social Security Administration
Create a my Social Security account to view your benefits and earnings record.
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All articles →Retirement Planning for Teachers: Pensions, 403(b)s, and the End of the Social Security Penalty
Between a state pension, a 403(b), and the recent repeal of the Social Security penalties, teachers have a retirement playbook all their own.
Retirement Planning for Nurses: 403(b)s, Shift Differentials, and Side Income
Hospital retirement plans plus overtime, differentials, and per-diem work give nurses several powerful levers to build savings fast.
Catch-Up Contributions: A Retirement Superpower After 50
Once you turn 50, the IRS lets you shovel extra money into tax-advantaged accounts. Here's how to use it.