Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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How You Can Use AI to Improve Your Finances
Apps can help with budgeting, saving and investing, financial coaching and debt management. But providing your personal information can also raise your risks.
By Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP® & RICP®
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Roth 401(k) vs 401(k): Which Is Right for You?
The Roth 401(k) vs traditional 401(k) decision can mean the difference between higher taxes now or in retirement. It's your choice.
By Adam Shell
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Quiz: Test Your IRA Contribution IQ
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of traditional and Roth contribution rules in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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Seven Great Places to Retire in Florida
Retirement 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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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley
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12 Things You Need to Know About Medicare
Medicare There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
By Catherine Siskos
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The Surprising Way to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Lower your dementia risk with this one hack.
By Christy Bieber
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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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I’m 64, retired, and want to invest $400,000 of my $2.4 million portfolio in a winery startup. Am I crazy?
We ask wealth advisers to weigh in on the wine business and how to finance a retirement startup.
By Maurie Backman
