Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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You Were Planning to Retire This Year: Should You Go Ahead?
If the economic climate is making you doubt whether you should retire this year, these three questions will help you make up your mind.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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From Wills to Wishes: An Expert Guide to Your Estate Planning Playbook
Consider supplementing your traditional legal documents with this essential road map to guide your loved ones through the emotional and logistical details that will follow your loss.
By Eric W. Bond Published
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My Lesson Learned: Retirees Need a Budget
A new retiree explains why retirees need a budget.
By Sandra Block Published
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Hiring A Financial Adviser: 10 Questions to Ask
When hiring a financial adviser, ask these 10 questions to weed out the duds and find the right person to manage your nest egg. After all, you're the boss.
By Simon Constable Published
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Your Home + Your IRA = Your Long-Term Care Solution
If you're worried that long-term care costs will drain your retirement savings, consider a personalized retirement plan that could solve your problem.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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A Retirement Planner's Advice for Taking the Guesswork Out of Income Planning
Once you've saved for retirement, you'll need your nest egg to support you for as many as 30 years. For that, you need a clear income strategy, not guesswork.
By Doug Wright, CRPC® Published
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Five Ways You Can Lose Your Medicare Benefits
Your Medicare coverage can be disrupted or lost through your own actions or for reasons outside of your control. Don't let that happen to you.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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The Roth IRA Advantage: 10 Things Every Saver Needs to Understand
Financial Planning A Roth IRA can be a great way to save for retirement, as the accounts have no required minimum distributions and you can withdraw the money tax-free.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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I'm 58 and unexpectedly inherited $650K. Does this change my retirement timeline?
We asked an expert financial adviser to weigh in.
By Maurie Backman Published