News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger.
Financial expert Farnoosh Torabi breaks down the costly retirement mistake most retirees ignore and how to fix it before it hurts your savings.
By Donna Fuscaldo
A financial plan is designed to adapt to life changes, not market changes, helping with how assets are distributed and how withdrawals can reduce taxes.
By John Jones, CFP®, ChFC®, EA, BCP®
Inheritance Tax When you inherit a home, understanding key IRS rules and state tax impacts can save you thousands.
By Chrissy Paradis
Identity Theft Here's how to lower the chances of your Social Security number falling into the wrong hands — and what to do if it does.
By Cameron Huddleston
Get a Social Security do-over. Learn how to stop and restart Social Security.
By Jacob Wolinsky
Working just six extra months can boost your retirement savings by tens of thousands of dollars. Here is the math behind delaying retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
Choosing a beneficiary for your IRA, insurance policy or similar assets is crucial for estate planning. Here are seven pitfalls to avoid and how to do it right.
By Adam Shell
From outdated beneficiary designations to the false security of a set-it-and-forget-it plan, active engagement is the strongest defense against costly mistakes.
By Shelby Anderson, J.D., CEPA®
You don't need to cut the cable to retire comfortably. In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, advisers tell a couple with $300K saved how to catch up.
By Maurie Backman
