Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Does Your Retirement Plan Ignore Half of Your Net Worth?
Including your housing wealth in your retirement plan can lead to higher lifetime income and a larger legacy than a plan based on selling the home for the cash.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Seven Great Places to Retire in Florida
The Sunshine State remains a beacon for retirees, offering warm weather, sandy beaches, and a relatively low cost of living. Here's a look at where to live.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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7 Assets to Leave Out of Your Roth IRA
Instead of treating your Roth IRA as "the best account" for everything, consider keeping these seven assets in accounts with better tax benefits or flexibility.
By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®
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Is Your Financial Adviser's Fee Model Outdated?
Your adviser probably uses technology that lets them manage your portfolio at the touch of a button, so why haven't they updated how they charge for their work?
By Mike Decker, NSSA®
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We Will Inherit $3 Million: Can We Retire Now?
We're 60 with $550K saved. We know we'll inherit when my elderly father passes away. Can we retire now, even though we can't technically afford it?
By Maurie Backman
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How to Tackle the Nowhere-to-Be Thing in Retirement
Too much free time in retirement can come as a shock after decades of working. How can you ensure you don't overfill your days or let too many drift by?
By Phil Wright, Certified Fund Specialist
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3 Questions That Reveal if You’re Actually Ready to Age in Place
Is your "forever home" actually a "Peter Pan house?" The age-in-place dream often hits these three unexpected roadblocks.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Quiz: Is Your Retirement Savings on Track at Age 50 to 55?
Find out if your retirement savings are on track with our quick quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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What Is the Magic Number You Need to Retire Comfortably?
The dream of retiring comfortably remains a tough goal to hit. Do you have enough socked away?
By Kathryn Pomroy
