Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Suddenly, Everyone's a 'Founder' on LinkedIn: Should You Join Them?
Here's how to manage your own consultancy or startup while protecting your retirement wealth.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Don't Ask 'Are You a Fiduciary?' — Use This Question Instead
Asking "Are you a fiduciary?" won't tell you everything about a financial professional. Here's a question that will clarify where you stand, 100% of the time.
By David Bromelkamp
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Quiz: Can You Hit 'Reset' on Your Social Security Check?
Quiz Whether you're looking for a total "do-over" or just a temporary "pause," this quick quiz reveals exactly what is — and isn't — possible.
By Donna LeValley
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Quiz: Do You Understand the Social Security Earnings Test?
Quiz Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of the Social Security earnings test and avoid being surprised by a smaller check than you expect.
By Donna LeValley
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7 Solutions to Protect Your 401(k) in a Down Market
Use these seven strategies to safeguard your nest egg when volatility strikes. You're not powerless.
By Adam Shell
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Protect Your Retirement Wealth After Moving to a Cheaper State
While a move can protect your legacy, many retirees stumble at the finish line by ignoring the strict state residency tests used to challenge their new status.
By Donna LeValley
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Is Your Portfolio Missing This Key Ingredient?
Portfolios limited to public equities capture a smaller slice of corporate growth, so investors are making room for private investments in their 401(k)s.
By Mike Dullaghan, AIF®
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Retirement Is a Game (and That's Actually the Good News)
If retirement is the ultimate goal, why is it harder than we imagined? Regarding it as a game to keep playing, instead of a finish line, may be the answer.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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Retiring in the Next 12 Months? Answer These 3 Questions
The final decisions you make on spending, Social Security and investments can make the difference between a successful retirement and one filled with regret.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
