Retirement News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger. Thinking About Moving Near the Grandkids? Ask These 3 Questions First Moving near the grandkids sounds like a retirement dream, but it can quickly become complicated. Ask these three crucial questions before you pack your bags. 401(k) Rich and Cash Poor: The Hidden Retirement Risk The Medicare Travel Readiness Quiz: What’s Covered at Home and Abroad? The 25 Most Expensive Cities to Live in the US Explore Retirement Long-term Care Asset Allocation Annuities Medicare Retirement Plans Social Security Inheritance Estate Planning Happy Retirement Retirement Planning Latest How to Calculate RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) for IRAs Understand when and how to calculate RMDs and avoid stiff penalties from your tax-deferred IRA. 5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Retired Not only can these insights save you a boatload of stress later in life, but they can help ensure that you have a happy retirement. By Pam Krueger 5 of the Safest Vanguard Funds to Own The safest Vanguard funds can help you through a volatile market by adding stability to your portfolio at low cost. By Kyle Woodley The Medicare Travel Readiness Quiz: What’s Covered at Home and Abroad? Out-of-state ER visit? Emergency in Europe? Find out what your Medicare plan actually covers before you take off. By Donna LeValley 10 Ways to Generate Retirement Income Each of these retirement income strategies has pros and cons. Here's what to consider to help you decide which ones might work for you. By Mike Decker, NSSA® 401(k) Rich and Cash Poor: The Hidden Retirement Risk Maxing out a traditional 401(k) without cash reserves triggers tax spikes and market losses. Here's where and how to save cash for easy retirement withdrawals. By Adam Shell How a QTIP Trust Can Protect a Married Couple's Estate How can married couples ensure non-taxable estates pass as intended and are protected from unwanted claims down the line? A QTIP trust can provide the answer. By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq. Is a Roth Conversion Right For You? 3 Questions to Ask First Don't let a Roth conversion backfire. Learn the 3 questions every investor needs to ask about tax brackets, liquidity and asset allocation before making the move. By Donna Fuscaldo Thinking About Cutting Your 401(k) Contributions? 6 Reasons to Reconsider Lowering your 401(k) contributions might solve a short-term cash squeeze, but it carries long-term costs, including these six. By Donna Fuscaldo How Savvy Retirees Turn Second Homes Into Passive Income Engines Buying a second home in retirement, especially if your savings are ample, can be a strategic financial choice. But it requires meticulous planning. By Kathryn Pomroy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
