Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Why Hospice Care Means Choosing Peace, Not Giving UpHospice is often viewed as a surrender or a last resort for a loved one's final days. In fact, it can be taken up sooner, improving life when time is limited.
By Joel Theisen, RN
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret ForeverFrom 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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5 Signs You'll Live a Longer LifePlanning for a long retirement is a high-stakes math problem. Check these five longevity green flags to see if you have the habits and the history to beat the averages.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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I'm 60 With $4 million — Can I Have a Luxury Retirement?At $4 million, you don’t have to pinch pennies, but here’s why you still need a strict withdrawal strategy to fund the high life.
By Maurie Backman
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2 Retirement Tax Strategies To Keep More of Your WealthA tax planning strategy that combines direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting could help retirees minimize what they pay Uncle Sam and keep more of their wealth.
By Aaron R. Simpson, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
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What is the IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)?IRMAA is a surcharge added to your Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage premiums if your income is above a certain level. Here's what you need to know.
By Donna LeValley
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Love Your Kids But Fear For Their Finances? You Need a Spendthrift TrustYou can secure your children's future without giving them unrestricted access to a windfall. Protect your legacy from poor decisions and creditors.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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'I'm 74 and Don't Trust My Kids With My Dog'What happens to your dog if your kids won't take her after you pass? Here is a step-by-step guide to securing a trusted caregiver and funding a pet trust.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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How Well Do You Know Medicare Part D? Take Our Quiz to Find OutQuiz Test your knowledge of essential Medicare Part D concepts with this quick quiz before reviewing your prescription drug options this fall.
By Donna LeValley
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