Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Dave Ramsey: 'Inflation Comes and Goes' — 8 Ways to Bulletproof RetirementReady to call it quits? From timing Social Security to planning, here are eight pieces of Dave Ramsey advice for a secure retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Inflation Isn't the Real Problem: Having No Plan For It IsBuying an "inflation protection" investment in retirement, instead of making sure your financial plan can withstand rising costs, is a big mistake.
By Pam Krueger
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Married and Retiring? Here's How to Claim Thousands More in Social Security BenefitsBoth spouses can receive Social Security based on their individual earnings records and at what age they claim benefits
By Kathryn Pomroy
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the USWhen you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, the cost of living is a crucial factor to consider. Is your city the best?
By Stacy Rapacon
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The Social Security Bridge: How to Retire at 62 and Claim at 70Delaying your claim until age 70 locks in a permanent, lifelong pay raise. Here is your blueprint to construct an income bridge that safely funds your retirement gap years.
By Adam Shell
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Millennials, Are You Making These Common Money Mistakes?It's easy to lose track of spending when you're focused on your family and career. But this is what you're risking when you don't save or protect your income.
By Kelsey M. Simasko, Esq.
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Do Your Adviser's Years of Experience Hide a Proficiency Gap?Turns out, an adviser's long tenure is not a reliable indicator of their true expertise, especially in crucial areas like retirement income and tax planning.
By Jared Trexler
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7 Ways to Plan Now to Save on Medicare IRMAA Surcharges LaterUnderstand the critical 2-year lookback period and why aggressive planning before you enroll in Medicare is the most effective way to minimize IRMAA.
By Donna LeValley
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How a 'Tax Bucket List' Can Help You Plan Your RetirementWhether you realize it or not, your money is sitting in three different tax “buckets.” To save on taxes throughout retirement, make sure to fill up your tax-free bucket. Here are two ways to do that.
By Justin Biance, Certified Estate Planner
