Happy Retirement
News, insights and expert analysis on happy retirement from the team at Kiplinger.
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Why Splurging in Retirement is Totally Worth ItSplurging on yourself is fine as long as it fits your budget, boosts your happiness, and never puts your financial security at risk.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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11 Expert Tips for the Modern Retired TravelerPack these tips, along with your suitcase, to help safeguard your mental and physical health while traveling.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Free College at 60? The Lifelong Learning Secret for RetireesEducational opportunities for older adults are plentiful, and the payoff — in terms of enrichment, health, and community — is great.
By Diane Harris
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We've saved $3.1 million, but my husband still works. I want to travel!We retired last year at 67. My husband works two days a week, but it's interfering with the dream vacations I want to plan. Help!
By Maurie Backman
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Can You Afford Retirement in Greece? 3 Tax Benefits Make It PossibleRetirement Taxes Affordable luxury in the Mediterranean may be closer than you think. Here's how.
By Kate Schubel
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Why You May Not Want to Move Near the Grandkids in RetirementThinking of moving near the grandchildren in retirement? Before you pack up your bags, you may want to think again.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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How to Keep Your Work Friends After You RetireWork friends can make the toughest days better. While retiring changes your daily rhythm, it’s also a good time to curate a community built on shared passions. Here’s how.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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I want to travel, my wife wants to donate 10% of our income.We asked wealth planners if "tithing" (donating 10%) makes sense in retirement.
By Maurie Backman
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Retirement Is Like Everest: The Ascent Isn't the Only RiskThe real risk in retirement is failing to plan for the "descent" — the psychological and lifestyle changes that occur after you reach your financial goals.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
