Murphy’s Money has reviewed and recommends the following links for readers interested in taking an active role in their financial planning.

Social Security (SSA) Quick Calculator:
Estimate your Social Security Benefits by entering your date of birth, earnings in the current year and future retirement date
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/quickcalc/index.html

U.S. Office of Personnel Management Retirement Information & Services:
USOPM offers several tools, pamphlets, form and FAQs about retirement planning
http://www.opm.gov/retire/

The Pension Research Council:
PRC, affiliated with the Wharton School of Business (UPenn), is committed to generating debate on policy issues affecting pensions and other employee benefits.
http://www.pensionresearchcouncil.org/