Happy Retirement
News, insights and expert analysis on happy retirement from the team at Kiplinger.
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Eight Things You Must Know About Retiring to the CarolinasFrom the picturesque beach towns to cozy mountain communities, North Carolina and South Carolina offer retirees plenty of incentives.
By Bob Niedt
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6 Early Retirement Mistakes to AvoidThese early retirement mistakes can douse your FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) efforts.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Jean Chatzky: This Is the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can MakeAre you winging your retirement spending? Financial expert Jean Chatzky tells Kiplinger why lack of a concrete plan is preventing retirees from living their best lives.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The 'First Year of Retirement' RuleThe "first year of retirement" rule says the 12 months after you leave work set the tone for your entire later life — so it's vital to approach them mindfully.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Retirement Won't Make You as Happy as You Expect: Here's WhyHeard of the hedonic treadmill? It's the reason why feelings of happiness can be short-lived. How you manage it can be the key to a successful retirement.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP
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I'm a Retirement Coach: Why 'Healthy Fear' is Good For Your FutureRetirees worry about outliving their money, burdening their children, or making the wrong market move. But the right kind of fear can lead to better planning — and more peace of mind.
By David Conti, CPRC
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5 Out-Of-The-Box Retirement Moves the Wealthy Swear ByA 401(k) isn't the only way to build a nest egg. Discover 5 tax-smart retirement strategies used by wealthy savers.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Assets You Should Sell First in Retirement (If You Need the Cash)Don't raid your nest egg for unexpected bills. From brokerage accounts to underutilized lifestyle vehicles, here is how to unlock cash without jeopardizing your future.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The 'Die With Zero' Rule of RetirementIf spending makes you nervous, the 'Die With Zero' rule might be for you. Don’t be the richest person in the graveyard.
By Jacob Schroeder
