Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Your Retirement Side Hustle Starter Kit: The Essential Tools and Apps You Need
Check out seven awesome tools and apps to jumpstart your retirement side hustle with confidence.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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I’m a 61-year-old widow who’s dreading retirement, but I can’t work forever. What’s my move?
Retirement can be a gloomy prospect without a partner to share it with. We've asked the experts for their take on approaching this new chapter with confidence.
By Maurie Backman Published
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For a Richer Retirement, Follow These Five Golden Rules
These Golden Rules of Retirement Planning, developed by a financial pro with many years of experience, can help you build a plan that delivers increased income and liquid savings while also reducing risk.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Time for a Money Checkup: An Expert Guide to Realigning Your Financial GPS
Even if your financial plan is on autopilot, now is the perfect time to make sure it's still aligned with your goals, especially if retirement is on the horizon.
By Jennifer T. Stephenson, CPA Published
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This Might Be What Your Retirement Portfolio Is Missing
You can supplement your retirement nest egg or save for other goals with a taxable brokerage account.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Five Things to Do if You're Forced Into Early Retirement (and How to Reset and Recover)
Developing a solid retirement plan — before a layoff — can help you to adapt to unexpected changes in your timeline. Once the initial panic eases, you can confidently reimagine what's next.
By Victoria Larson, RICP® Published
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I Heard Tariffs Will Cost Families $2,800 This Year. I'm a Retiree on a Fixed Income. How Can I Prepare?
We ask retirement planning experts what to do.
By Maurie Backman Published
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I'm an Estate Planning Attorney: These Are the Two Legal Documents Everyone Should Have
Every adult should have a health care proxy and power of attorney — they save loved ones time, money and stress if a sudden illness or injury leaves you incapacitated.
By Jared J. Madison, Esq. Published
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Presidents and Social Security: How Presidents Have Impacted America's First Social Insurance Policy
Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to Trump has impacted Social Security.
By Donna LeValley Last updated