Retirement
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Why In-Person Financial Guidance Remains the Gold Standard
Face-to-face conversations between advisers and clients provide the human touch that encourages accountability and a real connection.
By Jon Hammel
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How You Can Turn Your Home Equity Into a Retirement Buffer
If you're one of the many homeowners who has the bulk of your net worth tied up in your home equity, you might consider using that equity as a planning tool.
By Dan Anderson
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Phased Retirement: Why Easing Into Retirement Might Be Your Best Move
If retiring cold turkey isn’t for you, consider a phased retirement that lets you scale back at work and ease into retirement before eventually stepping away completely.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income in 2026
Retirement Tax Several states don’t tax Social Security benefits, 401(k)s, IRAs, and pensions. But you may still have to pay state taxes on some incomes.
By Kate Schubel
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Retirement Calculator: How Much Do I Need to Retire?
Tools Our Retirement Calculator helps you estimate the future value of your retirement savings and how much you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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We're retired and mortgage-free, but he wants to downsize.
We've paid off our mortgage, have $970K in savings and $5K each month from Social Security. Kiplinger asked wealth planners for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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How to Avoid Feeling Too Guilty to Spend in Retirement
Are you living below your means in retirement because you fear not having enough to leave to your kids? Here's how to get over that.
By Frank J. Legan
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Strategies for Women to Maximize Social Security Benefits
Women often are paid less than men and live longer, so it's critical that they know their Social Security options to ensure they claim what they're entitled to.
By Ash Ahluwalia, CFP®, MBA, NSSA
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley
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