Use these online resources to help give you an in-depth understanding of selected topics on the site.
American Funds Retirement Roadmap®
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.
Glossary
Use the glossary to find out the definition of retirement and investment terms.
Rollover options comparison chart
Not sure whether to roll over, move to a new plan, stay in your old plan or cash out? Our options comparison chart lets you see the advantages and disadvantages of each choice.
Reading a prospectus
Learn about the key elements in a prospectus.
Reading mutual fund quotes and benchmarks
Learn how to read mutual fund quotes.
Retirement checklist
What should you consider as you near retirement?
Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses, which can be obtained from a financial professional or downloaded and should be read carefully before investing.