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5 Assets You Should Hold Onto in Retirement (Even If You Need the Cash)Sitting on little gold mines? It's natural to want to cash out when you retire. Here’s why you may not want to.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The Average 401(k) Balance by Age and Generation in 2026How did your 401(k) balance and savings rate rank vs savers your age in the first quarter of 2026? Learn the keys to building a retirement account that will last a lifetime.
By Adam Shell
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Do You Know the Pros and Cons of Annuities? Test Your Knowledge With Our QuizQuiz The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel regularly write about annuities.
By Joyce Lamb
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Does Inflation Mean Your Retirement Plan Is Running on Empty?Anchoring your retirement plan to short-term inflation is the financial equivalent of a gas tank running on empty — it works great until it leaves you stranded.
By Jesse W. Hurst, CFP®, AIF®
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How to Master the Art of Family Business SuccessionYou might hope for an easy transition, but your children could have different ideas about who gets what. Talking about it early could head off divisions.
By Mike Moore
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Financial What-Ifs You Need to Discuss While the Going's GoodLife events can wreak greater havoc with finances than any market downturn. Here are some pointers on holding "that" conversation with your loved ones.
By Karen B. McIntyre, CFP®
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Wealth Wise: Should We Bankroll Our Son's Law School Tuition?In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we help a couple weigh whether to lend their son $180K for his tuition or protect their savings.
By Maurie Backman
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5 Retirement Lifestyle Upgrades That Cost Less Than You ThinkReframing splurges as "intentional reallocation" of money can help you overcome spending anxiety and enhance your quality of life. Here are some suggestions.
By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®
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The Right and Wrong Questions to Ask About AnnuitiesAnnuities have costs and limitations, but also serve a real purpose for some investors. Before dismissing them as a retirement option, find out how they work.
By Robert D. Blair, CFP®
