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Why the Key Question in Retirement Planning Isn't About MoneyToday's retirement planning has a fundamental flaw: It focuses on how much money you need while ignoring the more important question — what you'll do with it.
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7 Financial Steps to Take Before You File for a Gray DivorceContemplating a gray divorce? Before calling in the lawyers, take time to understand your financial situation and the impact of dividing assets later in life.
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Annuities Can Have Tax Side Effects: Here's the AntidoteIf you hold money in a non-qualified annuity, the IRS will eventually come calling for its share of any gains. It pays to explore tax efficiency ahead of time.
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Retirement Won't Make You as Happy as You Expect: Here's WhyHeard of the hedonic treadmill? It's the reason why feelings of happiness can be short-lived. How you manage it can be the key to a successful retirement.
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Eight Things You Must Know About Retiring to the CarolinasFrom the picturesque beach towns to cozy mountain communities, North Carolina and South Carolina offer retirees plenty of incentives.
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6 Early Retirement Mistakes to AvoidThese early retirement mistakes can douse your FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) efforts.
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How to Hit the $24,500 401(k) Limit in the Next 6 MonthsDon't leave money on the table. If you want to maximize your retirement savings this year, it's time to adjust your paycheck math right now.
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Jean Chatzky: This Is the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can MakeAre you winging your retirement spending? Financial expert Jean Chatzky tells Kiplinger why lack of a concrete plan is preventing retirees from living their best lives.
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The 'First Year of Retirement' RuleThe "first year of retirement" rule says the 12 months after you leave work set the tone for your entire later life — so it's vital to approach them mindfully.
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Why the Key Question in Retirement Planning Isn't About MoneyToday's retirement planning has a fundamental flaw: It focuses on how much money you need while ignoring the more important question — what you'll do with it.
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7 Financial Steps to Take Before You File for a Gray DivorceContemplating a gray divorce? Before calling in the lawyers, take time to understand your financial situation and the impact of dividing assets later in life.
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Alexandra SvokosDigital Managing Editor
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Karee VenemaSenior Investing Editor
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Kelley R. TaylorSenior Tax Editor
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Alexandra TwinSenior Retirement Editor
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David DittmanInvesting Editor
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Ellen KennedyRetirement Editor
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Carla AyersPersonal Finance Editor
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Donna LeValleyRetirement Writer
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Kate SchubelTax Writer
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Sean JacksonPersonal Finance Writer
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Donna FuscaldoRetirement Writer
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Rachael GreenPersonal Finance Writer
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Ben DemersAudience Engagement Manager
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Dan BurrowsSenior Investing Writer
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State TaxBest States for Middle-Class Families Who Hate Paying Taxes in 2026Here are the ten best states for 'middle-class' families (taxpayers with middle incomes) due to low tax burdens.
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Eight Things You Must Know About Retiring to the CarolinasFrom the picturesque beach towns to cozy mountain communities, North Carolina and South Carolina offer retirees plenty of incentives.
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5 Home Upgrades for Surviving Record-Breaking HeatWith global temperatures expected to hover at record highs for years to come, now’s the time to upgrade your home for long-term heat resilience.
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Why Do People Retire to Florida? 9 Things You Must KnowAttention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
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Want to Get in on the Golden Visa Trend? Here's HowGolden Visas are designed for affluent individuals seeking to relocate abroad for education, retirement, work, or a lifestyle change. Here's how they work.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: Drivers Face Painful Gas Prices
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