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As much as you try to plan, your needs change. You may move on to a new job, encounter an unexpected emergency or maybe face college tuition bills. And as you get closer to retirement, your needs will change even more.

Preparing to retire

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. 

Working in retirement

Working after you retire has its benefits and consequences. Find out what they are for you — and your retirement account. 

Taking distributions

Learn how to stretch your retirement plan savings now that you’re about to take distributions. 

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 prospectus and/or summary prospectus, which can be obtained from your plan’s financial professional or downloaded and should be read carefully before investing.

Develop an investment strategy

Learn how to determine your own investment mix.
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