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Avoid a nasty surprise by knowing your retirement fund’s strategy.
Some retirees will work by choice, while many will work out of necessity.
New strategies to design the lifestyle you want and make sure you have the money to pay for it.
Consider these moves to maximize your benefits.
Your credit score and ability to get a new loan could suffer even if your child never misses a deadline.
A new generation of annuities are simpler and cheaper.
We can always take a cue from the past and move in with our kids, but I hope we won't have to.
If you are facing a large gap in your savings, these steps can help keep your retirement plans on track.
If your child won't need the money for 15 years, stocks are the best choice to produce solid returns.
Be wary of yields that seem too good to be true.
High correlation across asset classes is the norm today. But in the long-run, diversification will still be the key to a winning portfolio.
You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.
Our goal here at Kiplinger's is to help you take control of your finances in a turbulent world.
Yes, creating wealth by investing in equities is important. But in old age, you can't 'eat a rate of return.' Managing downside risk matters just as much.
Self-directed IRAs, which allow you to invest in most anything, are complicated vehicles.
Health care is a significant line item in a retiree's budget. These strategies can help ease the pain of medical costs.
Without earned income, you can't contribute to a Roth IRA – but a working spouse still can.
With this indispensable savings tool, your money grows tax-free, you can invest in almost anything and you get several cool perks.
Advisers will be available all day on January 17 to answer your money and retirement questions for free.
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Advisers will be available all day on January 12 and 17 to answer your money and retirement questions for free.
The first increase for inflation since 2009 offsets a Medicare premium hike.
An annuity provides peace of mind, but involves trade-offs.
You can earn up to 2% and still sleep tight. Willing to take a risk? You could snag 4%.
Microfinance investments can yield 5.5% or more -- often while helping schools and nonprofits.
Combining multiple IRAs in one account can cut down on fees and make it easier to keep track of investments.
But you can direct up to $100,000 of your annual distribution to charity.
Advisers will be available December 14 to answer your money and retirement questions on Facebook, Twitter and Kiplinger.com for free.
You can take money from a traditional IRA penalty-free at any age if you follow certain rules.
We picked the brains of our staff experts to find out which blogs and other resources they swear by.
Our annual awards choose the standouts in stocks, funds, credit cards, travel, tech, apps, cars and more.
Max out your contributions while you can and prepare to save a bit more next year.
When the time comes to tap your tax-deferred retirement accounts, Uncle Sam will be waiting for his share.
Focus on your income prospects first. That will inform your investment strategy best.
Advisers will be available November 16 to answer your money and retirement questions on Facebook and Twitter.
Save money by ferreting out the pesky fees that are nibbling at your nest egg.
There are exceptions to the rules that require you to keep money in retirement accounts until age 59˝.
Like a good recipe, a good portfolio is all about what you put in it. And our columnist, Kathy Kristof, is putting her money where her mouth is.