News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger.
Adding pension income to Social Security benefits and income from required minimum distributions could see you facing a tax torpedo and higher Medicare costs.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
Women should move beyond simple saving to a strategy that optimizes taxes, asset location and diversification, so every dollar works toward long-term goals.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™
From monetizing garage space to selling niche expertise, retirees are boosting cash flow on their own terms.
By Maurie Backman
Understand when and how to calculate RMDs and avoid stiff penalties from your tax-deferred IRA.
By Kathryn Pomroy
Not only can these insights save you a boatload of stress later in life, but they can help ensure that you have a happy retirement.
By Pam Krueger
The safest Vanguard funds can help you through a volatile market by adding stability to your portfolio at low cost.
By Kyle Woodley
Out-of-state ER visit? Emergency in Europe? Find out what your Medicare plan covers before you take off.
By Donna LeValley
Each of these retirement income strategies has pros and cons. Here's what to consider to help you decide which ones might work for you.
By Mike Decker, NSSA®
Maxing out a traditional 401(k) without cash reserves triggers tax spikes and market losses. Here's where and how to save cash for easy retirement withdrawals.
By Adam Shell
