Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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What Is the Magic Number You Need to Retire Comfortably?
The dream of retiring comfortably has become a bit less expensive for most Americans, study shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Keep Tax Collectors at Bay with Muni Bond Funds
Municipal bonds can be good insurance against inflation — and interest is tax-free. But as with all investments, understanding risk is key.
By John Waggoner Published
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Eight Tips From a Financial Caddie: How to Keep Your Retirement on the Fairway
Think of your financial adviser as a golf caddie — giving you the advice you need to nail the retirement course, avoiding financial bunkers and bogeys.
By Reid Abedeen Published
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The '8-Year Rule of Social Security' — A Retirement Rule
The '8-Year Rule of Social Security' holds that it's best to be like Ike — Eisenhower, that is. The five-star general knew a thing or two about good timing.
By Jacob Schroeder Published
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You Were Planning to Retire This Year: Should You Go Ahead?
If the economic climate is making you doubt whether you should retire this year, these three questions will help you make up your mind.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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From Wills to Wishes: An Expert Guide to Your Estate Planning Playbook
Consider supplementing your traditional legal documents with this essential road map to guide your loved ones through the emotional and logistical details that will follow your loss.
By Eric W. Bond Published
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My Lesson Learned: Retirees Need a Budget
A new retiree explains why retirees need a budget.
By Sandra Block Published
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Hiring A Financial Adviser: 10 Questions to Ask
When hiring a financial adviser, ask these 10 questions to weed out the duds and find the right person to manage your nest egg. After all, you're the boss.
By Simon Constable Published