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Preparing for retirement keeps you in control

Here, you’ll find the resources you need to help get a jump on planning your golden years

How much will you need?

Keep yourself on track to hit your retirement savings goals using this simple calculator.

I am currently years old,
I want to retire when I am years old.
I have already saved  $
I expect my annual rate of return to be %
In retirement, I will need  $ every month to live the life I dream of.

PER MONTH

You'll need to save a total of

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^Your budget will likely change after you retire.

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^When it comes to saving money, where and how you save are important. A Synchrony Bank IRA CD or IRA Money Market Account can help boost your retirement outlook.

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^When it comes to saving money, where and how you save are important. A Synchrony Bank IRA CD or IRA Money Market Account can help boost your retirement outlook.

Read this for more information
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Are You on Track for Retirement? A Checklist

WORK & RETIREMENT • 8 minute read
By Seth Kaufman

There’s more than one way to save for retirement

Certificate of Deposit
IRA Money Market Account
IRA Certificate of Deposit
Certificate of Deposit (CD)
NO MINIMUM DEPOSIT
Lock money away for a set period of time while it grows through high interest rates. When the term you’ve chosen is up, you’ll have even more cash on hand to spoil the grandkids (or yourself) with.
Want to learn more about retirement? Start here!
IRA Money Market Account(IRA MMA)
NO MINIMUM DEPOSIT
Contribute additional cash at any time while enjoying variable interest rates and tax benefits. Make a plan to keep adding to your funds or let it grow on its own, until it’s time to settle back and enjoy the easy life.
Want to learn more about MMAs? Start here!
IRA Certificate of Deposit (IRA CD)
NO MINIMUM DEPOSIT
Make a one-time deposit to lock in an interest rate and take advantage of tax benefits. Give yourself options for retirement even if you don’t have a 401(k).
Want to learn more about CDs? Start here!

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  • FDIC Insurance

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Retirement Terms We All Should Know

In this new video series, we explain complex financial terms related to investing, retirement, taxes and the stock market. In this episode, we focus on key retirement terms you should have in your money glossary.

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