Happy Retirement
News, insights and expert analysis on happy retirement from the team at Kiplinger.
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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
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13 Habits to Steal From the WealthyThese practical moves aren’t just for the wealthy. Anyone can steal them to edge closer to the retirement they’ve been dreaming about
By Kathryn Pomroy
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How to Land a Job After 50: 7 Smart Moves That Actually WorkTo land a great job, follow these best practices to demonstrate your competency and eliminate biases — regardless of your age.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Think You Need $1 Million to Retire? 6 Reasons a 'Modest' Nest Egg Is PlentyConventional wisdom says you need a massive portfolio, but between Social Security and smart planning, a modest fund is often more than enough
By Kathryn Pomroy
