Latest articles by the Editors of Kiplinger's Retirement Report
-
Retirees, Use Video Chat Freebies to Gather the Family for the Holidays
Smart Buying Free video conferencing apps have become household names this year as Americans turned to them for virtual gatherings throughout the year.
-
7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Healthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
-
11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with high Medicare premiums and big out-of-pocket costs.
-
The Answers to More RMD Questions
retirement The CARES Act made 2020 required minimum distributions optional. But what are your next moves?
-
Tax Tip: New Line on Form 1099 for REITs
retirement Income from real estate investment trusts can qualify for a new tax deduction on 2018 returns.
-
Retiree Tax Tip: The Age 55 Exception for 401(k)s
retirement How to avoid the 10% early-withdrawal penalty when you tap your former employer's 401(k).
-
Retiree Tax Tip: Donating Items to Charity
Tax Breaks Generally, the higher the value of your donation, the more records you'll need to gather.
-
Retiree Tax Tip: Tally Taxes on Social Security
retirement Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxable depending on your income in retirement.
-
FAQs About RMDs: Don't Blow Your Required Minimum Distributions
required minimum distributions (RMDs) Required minimum distributions are annual withdrawals people generally are forced to start taking from tax-deferred retirement accounts, such as traditional IRAs and 401(k)s, once they reach age 70½.
-
Your Medicare Questions Answered
retirement Medicare plays a critical role in retirees' health care starting at age 65.
-
Your Social Security Questions Answered
social security What's the best age to claim Social Security benefits?
-
Social Security Help: Dividend Income and the Social Security Earnings Test
social security For early claimers, some kinds of income can temporarily reduce your Social Security benefits.
-
Social Security Tips to Maximize Your Benefits
social security Answers to real-life questions about Social Security claiming strategies.
-
Why Some People Pay Less for Medicare Than Others
Medicare What you need to know about Medicare premiums -- and how to reduce yours under certain circumstances.
-
6 Tax Factors to Consider When Picking a Retirement Destination
retirement It pays to know how much you might pay in state and local taxes before you move.
-
6 Essential Documents for Alzheimer's
Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Prepare these documents, and update older ones, while you still have the decision-making capacity to do so.
-
Top Web Sites on Alzheimer's Disease
Financial Planning for Alzheimer's These resources for patients and caregivers can help provide guidance for dealing with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
