Approaching retirement
Getting ready to retire? Use these resources to help you update your strategy as you transition to retirement.
What you need to know
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Retirement may last almost as long as your working career. As your retirement nears, you’ll face important decisions about how to make your money last.
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What will your retirement look like?
Put your savings into perspective with this simple tool. Learn how much you would be able to withdraw each year and how long your savings might last.
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Working after you retire has benefits and consequences. Find out what they are for you — and your retirement account.
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Learn how to stretch your retirement plan savings.
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Finding the right balance of investment risk and reward is essential to helping you meet long-term goals. Learn how to get comfortable with these elements of investing.
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Even if you’re getting a late start on saving for retirement, there may still be time to build up your nest egg.
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Leaving a job is a big change in your life. There are plenty of decisions to make, including what to do with your retirement plan assets. Carefully compare all your options to make the best choice for you.
Build your retirement savings strategy using our sample portfolios as a guide.
Another plan option: Roth 401(k)/403(b)Does your retirement plan accept Roth contributions? Learn more about the Roth option.
Get a snapshot of how much you might need in retirement and whether your savings plan could get you to your goal. Then use the roadmap to help you decide how to invest your contributions. (Or use the Retirement planning calculator for more detailed results.)
Spend it or save it calculator
See the long-term difference between taking a cash distribution or rolling it over into a new plan or IRA.
Worried about how much college will cost? Use this calculator to refine your education savings plan.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the American Funds. This and other important information is contained in each fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus, which can be obtained from your plan’s financial professional or downloaded and should be read carefully before investing.