retirement planning

Don’t Have a Pension? The SECURE Act Could Help
retirement planning

Don’t Have a Pension? The SECURE Act Could Help

If you’re worried about retirement, the SECURE Act has a lot to offer. It has several provisions to allow people to save more, for more years — and it…
January 22, 2021
Unhappy with Low CD Rates? A Structured Note May Be the Answer
retirement planning

Unhappy with Low CD Rates? A Structured Note May Be the Answer

What are structured notes? How do they limit risk while allowing for gains? Considering their pros and cons, could a structured note be right for you?…
January 20, 2021
10 New Year’s Financial To Do’s (You’ll Feel Great When You Check Them Off)
retirement planning

10 New Year’s Financial To Do’s (You’ll Feel Great When You Check Them Off)

Once you run through this checklist, you’ll be in great shape for a prosperous and organized new year.
January 18, 2021
Fund Your IRA, Cut Your Taxes
Tax Breaks

Fund Your IRA, Cut Your Taxes

There’s still time to make a 2020 IRA contribution and lower your tax bill.
January 13, 2021
How to Spot (and Squash) Nasty Fees That Hide in Your Investments
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How to Spot (and Squash) Nasty Fees That Hide in Your Investments

Your annual investment statement might look hot this year, but it’s probably missing one very important figure: the fees you paid.
January 8, 2021
A Retiree’s Guide to Key Dates in 2021
Basics

A Retiree’s Guide to Key Dates in 2021

It's critical -- and financially sound -- to hit these important financial deadlines spaced throughout the year.
January 8, 2021
POLL: How the Pandemic Has Shaken Up Retirement Planning
Coronavirus and Your Money

POLL: How the Pandemic Has Shaken Up Retirement Planning

Many Americans say they plan to delay retirement so they can work longer and boost savings.
January 7, 2021
10 Things Social Security Recipients Need to Know About Their Second Stimulus Check
social security

10 Things Social Security Recipients Need to Know About Their Second Stimulus Check

It's a bit more difficult for Social Security recipients to learn the ins and outs of second-round stimulus checks, since there are a few special rule…
January 4, 2021
If Retirement Planning Sounds Greek to You, You’re on the Right Track
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If Retirement Planning Sounds Greek to You, You’re on the Right Track

Applying three key tenets of Aristotle’s teachings can help crystalize your personal and financial perspective in the age of COVID-19.
January 1, 2021
A Retirement Home Is a Tiny House in the Kids’ Backyard
Making Your Money Last

A Retirement Home Is a Tiny House in the Kids’ Backyard

A tiny home in retirement could be a more-affordable way to downsize and still be close to family.
December 31, 2020
6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Second Stimulus Check
Coronavirus and Your Money

6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Second Stimulus Check

If you don't have to use your second stimulus check for basic necessities, consider putting the money to work for you. You'll thank yourself later.
December 28, 2020
The Best Fidelity Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
Investing for Income

The Best Fidelity Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers

Fidelity funds are renowned for their managers' stock-picking prowess. We rate Fidelity's best actively managed funds that are popular in 401(k) plans…
December 28, 2020
The Best T. Rowe Price Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
Kiplinger's Investing Outlook

The Best T. Rowe Price Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers

A dozen T. Rowe Price mutual funds also have a place among the nation's most popular 401(k) retirement products. Find out which funds belong in your r…
December 28, 2020
Get Your Retirement Back on Course
Coronavirus and Your Money

Get Your Retirement Back on Course

Even the most diligent savers can encounter obstacles on the road to retirement, but the past few months have delivered unprecedented hazards. We’ll h…
December 26, 2020
Mark Your Calendar: 6 Birthdays to Know for Retirement
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Mark Your Calendar: 6 Birthdays to Know for Retirement

There are important milestone ages to note before and throughout retirement. Mark these birthdays on your calendar to boost your retirement income and…
December 25, 2020
Does Your Retirement Plan Guard Against the ‘Survivor Trap’?
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Does Your Retirement Plan Guard Against the ‘Survivor Trap’?

Don’t let a lack of retirement planning leave your spouse vulnerable. Protect their retirement dreams from falling income and rising taxes by taking t…
December 21, 2020
Cash Gifts Now Can Help You Avoid the Estate Tax Later
Tax Breaks

Cash Gifts Now Can Help You Avoid the Estate Tax Later

'Tis the season for giving. So think about taking advantage of the annual gift tax exclusion before the year ends.
December 20, 2020
Get Great Retirement Tips

Get Great Retirement Tips

To help achieve the worry-free lifestyle you labored so long to earn – and make sure your money lasts as long as you do – you need the wealth-building…
December 18, 2020
Conversations that Women Should Have with their Financial Advisers
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Conversations that Women Should Have with their Financial Advisers

Here are a few key topics all women should consider when reviewing their financial picture.
December 16, 2020
A Golf Course Community’s Big Variable for Retirees
Smart Buying

A Golf Course Community’s Big Variable for Retirees

Golf club memberships can often be a separate, and hefty, annual fee at golf communities. Here's some guidance before you tee up your retirement move …
December 14, 2020
A New Approach to Retirement Income Planning for Women
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A New Approach to Retirement Income Planning for Women

Focusing on income, rather than savings, is important for anyone planning to retire. But it’s even more important for women, in particular. To reduce …
December 11, 2020
How to Find a Good Financial Professional – or Dump a Bad One
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How to Find a Good Financial Professional – or Dump a Bad One

Financial professionals can be invaluable on your journey to financial wellness. For the best experience, it’s important to find the right one for you…
December 11, 2020
Your Financial Adviser Wants to Retire, Too
Financial Advisers

Your Financial Adviser Wants to Retire, Too

As the wealth management industry faces a wave of retirements, it's time for you to consider whether your adviser has a succession plan -- and what yo…
December 10, 2020
Kiplinger's Tax Map for Retirees: About Our Methodology
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Kiplinger's Tax Map for Retirees: About Our Methodology

Here's how we put together our Retiree Tax Map and related content.
December 9, 2020
14 States That Won't Tax Your Pension
Tax Breaks

14 States That Won't Tax Your Pension

Some states have pension exclusions with limitations based on age and/or income. But these states don't tax pension income at all, no matter how old y…
December 8, 2020
13 Smart Estate-Planning Moves
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13 Smart Estate-Planning Moves

Follow this estate planning checklist for you (and your heirs) to hold on to more of your hard-earned money.
December 7, 2020