Happy Retirement
News, insights and expert analysis on happy retirement from the team at Kiplinger.
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Thrive in Your First Year of RetirementAs a record number of Americans turn 65, staying flexible — in your finances and your plans — will be key to achieving your best post-work life.
By Chris Farrell
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The 25 Most Expensive Cities to Live in the USFrom metro areas on both coasts to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, these are the most expensive cities to live in the U.S.
By Dan Burrows
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5 Surprising Ways Aging in Place Can Save You Thousands in RetirementBeyond skipping assisted living fees, staying in your long-time home cuts everyday costs. Here are five unexpected ways aging in place saves you money.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Hidden Costs of Aging in Place — Even With No MortgageThink paying off your mortgage means a cheap retirement? From home modifications to maintenance, these sneaky aging-in-place costs can derail your retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Sitting on a 401(k) Fortune? Why You Should Stop Fearing and Start SpendingMany 401(k) millionaires fear running out of money in retirement. But they don't have to if they follow these six strategies.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Regular Bills Retirees Can Prepay for Instant SavingsPrepaying everyday bills is the easiest way for retirees to lock in savings without cutting back. Here are five recurring expenses to pay upfront.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retiring Soon? How to Keep Your Work Friends From Fading AwayWhen you retire, you lose more than a job — you lose daily connection. Here are actionable ways to keep your favorite colleagues in your life after you step away
By Kathryn Pomroy
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The $100-a-Day Retirement: 2026's Best Value DestinationsIt doesn’t take a small fortune to live affordably overseas, but it does take creativity and discipline.
By Brian O'Connell
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Beyond 1776: 4 Multi-Generational Road Trips for America's 250thSkip the crowded cobblestones of the 13 Colonies. These four regional routes prove America’s history is best learned on the open road.
By Donna LeValley
