Retirement News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger. 5 Reasons to Claim Social Security at 70 (and 5 Reasons Not To) Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security has its benefits, including maximizing your paycheck, but there are also valid reasons why you shouldn't wait. Should Fully Funded Retirees Invest Like 30-Year-Olds? The 'Florida Flip' for Roth Conversions and Lower RMDs Jean Chatzky: This Is the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can Make Explore Retirement Long-term Care Asset Allocation Annuities Medicare Retirement Plans Social Security Inheritance Estate Planning Happy Retirement Retirement Planning Latest Do You Know What It Takes to Be a Millionaire? Test Yourself Quiz Wonder what separates those who build a million-dollar nest egg from the rest, and whether you have what it takes to make $1M? Take this quiz to find out. Quiz Are You Ready To Retire at 65? Take Our Quiz to Find Out Are you in a good position to retire at 65? Find out with this quick quiz. By Donna Fuscaldo The 'Second Law' of Retirement: Claim Your Power Over Disorder The best-laid plans in retirement have a way of drifting over time. Here are three steps to kick entropy to the curb. By Jacob Schroeder The 25 Cheapest Places to Live: U.S. Cities Edition Have a look at the cheapest places to live in America for city dwellers. Is one of the cheapest places to live in the U.S. right for you? By Donna LeValley Why Moving Near the Grandchildren Might Be Your Biggest Retirement Mistake Moving down the street from the grandkids may be the ultimate retirement flex. But before you call the movers, here's why this major life pivot can backfire. By Donna Fuscaldo 4 Questions to Ask Before You Spend Your Kids' Inheritance If your kids are successful, do they need an inheritance? Ask yourself these four questions before passing down another dollar. By Donna Fuscaldo Retiring From the Military: 10 Things to Know It's a whole new world off base, and "retirement" means something different for those who have served. By Patricia Kime Are Total Market Bond Funds a Smart Addition to Your Portfolio? Total market bond funds aren't inherently safe investments. What investors and their advisers need to consider before adding them to a healthy portfolio. By Brian Spinelli, CFP®, AIF® Buying a House Together But Not Married? That's a Bad Move When living together doesn't work out, an unmarried couple with separate financial lives can move on with no strings. Not so if they buy a house together. By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Regret Claiming Social Security Early? Don't beat yourself up; it's a common mistake to claim Social Security too early. Here are ways to fix it and get bigger checks. By Maurie Backman 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
