Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About MoneyTalking with your parents about their money can be awkward, but it's necessary to know what's up as they get older. These tips can help.
By Jesse Giordano, CFP®, CAP®, RLP®, CBEC®
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Best Way to Compare Professional Fees for Financial AdviceWhen looking for a contractor or a financial adviser, hiring based only on price is risky. These questions will help you find the right person for the job.
By Phil Simonides, CFP®
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Are You Ready To Retire At 70? Take Our QuizIs 70 the perfect age for you to retire? Answer these 5 questions and find out.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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How to Inflation-Proof Your Retirement Without Cutting CostsThere are no two ways about it: Inflation will affect your retirement savings. But you can plan for rising costs without losing the lifestyle you want.
By John Vandergriff
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He's 49 and 'Burned Out.' Can He Afford to Quit a $200K Job?With no mortgage and a solid nest egg, a reader in this week's advice column wants to take a year-long sabbatical in Europe. Is he nuts? Or brilliant?
By Maurie Backman
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Power Pellets for Gen X Portfolios: Defensive Retirement PlaysAs Gen X enters its prime retirement-planning years, members of the "forgotten generation" face extra challenges in securing their future.
By Jeff Lorenzen, CFA®
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How the AI Entry-Level Freeze Is Delaying RetirementRecent college grads face endless job rejections, forcing parents in their 60s to put exit plans on hold. Here's how families can navigate the strain.
By Maurie Backman
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How to Avoid Overpaying Taxes in RetirementThe retirees who enjoy the lowest tax bills in retirement aren't those who earned the least — they're the ones who plan ahead for their retirement income.
By Paul Kisielewski, CFP®, Investment Adviser Representative
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Is Retirement Putting Your Cognitive Portfolio at Risk?The most underestimated risk in retirement may be the one your financial plan can't prevent — the cognitive decline that happens when your mind isn't challenged.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
