The retirement calculator tool is designed to address the common question of how much money is needed to retire.

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It's finally here! You are old enough and have enough service to retire. You have also determined that you can afford to retire! Now, all that is left to determine is the best date to retire. This is ...

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What if all the retirement advice you’ve ever received is wrong? For decades, we’ve been told to treat retirement like a finish line — hitting age 65, 67, or maybe 70 if you’re feeling ambitious. Blow ...