Happy Retirement
News, insights and expert analysis on happy retirement from the team at Kiplinger.
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Five Reasons You Should Take Social Security At 62 (and Five Reasons You Should Wait)
There are sound reasons to take Social Security early. While many experts say it's best to wait until full retirement age to claim benefits, here are some reasons to start early.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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What Would $1.26M In Savings Do for Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Americans think $1.26 million is the ideal amount to have saved for retirement. What would that kind of money mean for your retirement?
By Maurie Backman
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Flashback Finance: The Cost of Retiring the Year You Were Born
Just like groceries, gas and home prices, the cost of retiring is subject to inflation. Here's a look at what it cost to retire in the year you were born.
By Donna LeValley
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It's Time to Rethink What 'Aging Well' Means
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking there is a "right way" to age. Here's how to reframe aging in a healthy, achievable way.
By Alina Tugend
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The New Average Divorce Rate By Age: Are You in the Risk Zone?
While the overall divorce rate has seen a small but steady decline, gray divorces have been on the rise since the 1990s.
By Donna LeValley
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My wife says our $4.3 million savings are 'our grandkids' inheritance.'
I want to travel while we are still healthy, but my wife wants to pass down our wealth. Who is right?
By Maurie Backman
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Senior Living Communities: A Guide to Finding the Right Fit
Senior living facilities have improved and are as diverse as the people who inhabit them. Now, they're more than just a place to go — they're a place to grow.
By Joel Theisen, RN
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4% and Chill? Find Out If This Distribution Rule Fits Your Retirement
Take this simple quiz to discover whether the 4% Rule will work for you in retirement.
By Donna LeValley
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Are You a Retirement Millionaire Too Afraid to Spend?
Don't let regret haunt you. Here are six ways to safely enjoy your sizable retirement nest egg.
By Donna Fuscaldo
