Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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How Annuities Can Fill the Social Security Spousal GapSpouses who collect substantial Social Security benefits may see a significant drop in income when one dies. These annuities can help make up for the loss.
By Ken Nuss
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The Real Cost of Retiring in Florida: Local Expert TipsWho better to explain the taxes and other costs that newcomers to Florida may not expect than a wealth manager who's lived and worked there for 30 years?
By Lauren Traulsen
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A Social Security Guide for Gen Z and MillennialsSocial Security may still be part of the retirement picture for younger workers, but it shouldn't be the cornerstone of your strategy. How to adapt.
By Vincent Birardi, CFP®, AIF®, MBA
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Are You Ready to Spend in Retirement? 5 QuestionsShifting from saving to spending in retirement requires a new way of thinking. Answer these five questions to find out if you're ready for this next chapter.
By Vincent Sgro
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A Financial Checklist for Your 70sIt's time to enjoy the wealth you've built without worrying about inflation and surprise expenses wiping out your savings. Here's how.
By Rachael Green
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Is Retiring to a Low-Tax State Really Worth It?Unexpected costs could outweigh your tax savings, so it could be smarter to explore tax planning strategies that would let you stay right where you are.
By Ben Fuchs, CFP®, CPWA®
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The 3 Retirement Traps That Catch Even Top Executives Off GuardLeaving a high-powered career brings freedom, but also an identity crisis. Four leaders share how to build a meaningful post-work chapter.
By David Conti, CPRC
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Financial Pro Red Flags: Are You Getting Unbiased Advice?How can you be sure you're getting unbiased, comprehensive financial advice that fits your life, not product recommendations that reward your financial pro?
By David Bromelkamp
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ESOP Retirement Planning: Avoid Costly Mistakes in Your 50sYour 50s mark the start of a critical retirement planning window. For those with significant wealth in an ESOP, failing to plan can get expensive.
By Peter Newman, CFA®
