Retirement News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger. Your 2027 Medicare Open Enrollment Guide: Essential Dates and Notices Learn how to read your annual Medicare notices, track critical deadlines and choose the right health and drug coverage before the December 7 deadline. Our Parents Lived 'Forever.' How Do We Plan for Long-Term Care? The Great 'Horizontal' Wealth Transfer: Spouses Inherit First Lessons from Dolly Parton: Protect Your Estate Plan From Fights Explore Retirement Long-term Care Asset Allocation Annuities Medicare Retirement Plans Social Security Inheritance Estate Planning Happy Retirement Retirement Planning Latest The Rule of 240 Paychecks in Retirement The Rule of 240 Paychecks can help you plan for a lifetime of withdrawals. Because, like any good boss, you need to pay yourself wisely. The Cheapest Places To Retire in the US When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, the cost of living is a crucial factor to consider. Is your city the best? By Stacy Rapacon Why Exercise Is Your Best Retirement Investment Regular physical fitness can defer long-term care by two years, yielding a financial return that most portfolio strategies cannot match. By Richard P. Himmer, PhD The AI Bubble May Burst: 5 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio Tech giants are borrowing heavily to fund the AI boom. Here is what older investors must do if those debts trigger a market crash. By Simon Constable Inherited an IRA? IRS Distribution Rules Beneficiaries Should Know Inherited IRA Inherited IRA distribution rules have changed in ways that can significantly impact your taxes and tax strategy. By Kelley R. Taylor Inherited IRA Our Parents Lived 'Forever.' How Do We Plan for Long-Term Care? Even if you're very wealthy, you may need to plan for long-term care through age 100. Our Wealth Wise columnist asks the experts what to do. By Maurie Backman Planning for Couples Who Have a Big Age Gap You must coordinate different retirement timelines while stretching your savings to cover a longer lifespan. By Martha C. White Why the Smartest Retirees Are Handing Out Inheritances Now Older generations hold $124 trillion in assets. Here is why financial experts say giving your heirs an inheritance early might be the smartest move you can make. By Donna Fuscaldo Give While You Live Or Wait Until Death? Take Our Quiz to Find Out The Great Wealth Transfer is upon us. Discover whether your heirs benefit more if you give now or let your assets grow. By Donna Fuscaldo No One Wants to Ask Their Aging Parents About Their Finances, But Here's How Use these tips to help you open the door to conversations about their financial health before it’s too late. By Kathryn Pomroy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
