Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Market Rebounds Are Happening Fast: Should You Buy the Dips? A Financial Planner's Guide
Markets are bouncing back faster than ever. For some long-term investors, that could mark a compelling case for systematic investing during downturns.
By Nathan Hoyt, CFP®
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What Is a Living Trust?
A living trust protects your loved ones and simplifies your estate. Sometimes called a "revocable trust," it can avoid the cost of probate.
By Adam Shell
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From 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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Five Things Federal Employees Should Know for Retirement
Knowing the ins and outs of retirement is challenging, especially for federal government employees.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®
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Asset-Rich But Cash-Poor? A Wealth Adviser's Guide to Helping Solve the Liquidity Crunch for Affluent Families
Many high-net-worth families experience financial stress because of a lack of immediate access to their assets. Liquidity planning aims to bridge the gap between long-term goals and short-term needs and avoid financial pitfalls.
By Matt Britton, CFP®
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Social Security Planning Strategies and Challenges as It Hits Its 90th Year: A Financial Adviser's Guide
Longer life expectancies and changing demographics put extra pressure on the program, making it crucial for future retirees to understand its evolution, common myths and how to strategically plan for their benefits.
By Kelly Gilbert, Investment Adviser Representative
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Should You Retire Now or Work Five More Years?
How to decide if an extra five years is worth it.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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How Much Will Social Security's 2033 Shortfall Cost You?
The Social Security trust fund will be insolvent in 2033 and by 2035 will have to reduce benefits by 23%. Here is now much more you need to save to cover the potential shortfall.
By Donna LeValley
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Inherited IRA Rules: How to Avoid a Tax Trap
Don't get hit with a big tax bill thanks to an inherited IRA. Learn the rules and save.
By Donna Fuscaldo