Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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3 Steps to Help You Find Your Financial North Star
If you're overwhelmed by financial planning, a long list of to-dos won't help. Find clarity by focusing on steps built around what's most important to you.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU
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The Minimum Savings You Need To Retire in All 50 States
Worried you haven't saved enough for retirement? Here are the average annual expenses and minimum savings amounts needed to get by in all 50 states.
By Donna LeValley
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QUIZ: Are You Ready To Retire At 62?
Quiz Are you in a good position to retire at 62? Find out with this quick quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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I See the Freedom in My Friend's Late-Life Divorce
Having gone through a divorce myself, I know it can bring financial and emotional peace in the long run.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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How a QDRO Protects Your Retirement Savings During Divorce
Learn why a divorce decree isn’t enough to protect your retirement assets. You need a QDRO to divide the accounts to avoid paying penalties or income tax.
By Donna LeValley
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Relying on Real Estate in Retirement? Avoid These 3 Mistakes
The keys to successful real estate planning for retirees: Stop thinking of property income as a reliable paycheck, start planning for tax consequences and structure your assets early to maintain flexibility.
By Rob Edwards
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These Small Money Habits Really Can Plant Roots
February gets a bad rap for being the month when resolutions fade — in fact, it's the perfect time to reset and focus on small changes that actually pay off.
By Bill Schultheis
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Quiz: Do You Know How to Avoid the "Medigap Trap?"
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the "Medigap Trap" in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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