Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Should You Take Your Pension as a Lump Sum?The answer depends on multiple factors, such as what your alternative investment options would be, whether you want to leave money to a beneficiary and more.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Is Your 401(k) Rollover Truly Protected in an IRA?Quiz Take our 10-question quiz see if your hard-earned nest egg is truly protected from hidden liabilities, or if you are exposed to unexpected risks.
By Donna LeValley
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When Spouses Clash on Retirement Age: Longevity Risk vs FOMOHow can a couple get retirement timing "right" when one spouse comes from a long-lived family and the other doesn't?
By Maurie Backman
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The Pros Outweigh the Cons of Investing in a 529This tax-advantage savings account is perfect for students.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Retirement Is Coming: Conquer It, 'Game of Thrones' StyleHopefully, life after work won't be a battle, but you'll need to be able to defend your position if old foes like inflation and volatile markets rise up against you.
By Michael B. Schwartz
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3 Ways to Plan for the Soaring Cost of Long-Term CareIt's never too early to discuss how to pay for long-term care — and as May is Older Americans Month, let's do it now, so you can rest easy in your golden years.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative
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How an All-Asset Retirement Plan Reduces Investment RisksYou combine your housing wealth and lifetime annuities to help ensure that an average of three-quarters of your retirement income is not subject to market risk.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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The Average Social Security Check in Every StateDo you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
By Donna LeValley
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The Average Social Security Check by AgeCompare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley
