Retirement News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger. Retired to Florida and Hate It? Here Is Your 'Half-Back' Escape Plan Regretting a move to Florida? You aren’t alone. Many people relocate in retirement to a new place they end up not liking. Here's how a half-back move can save your retirement. Counting on the Great Wealth Transfer? Why It May Not Pan Out the Way You Hope The 'Dr. Robby' Reset: Why a Sabbatical May Beat Early Retirement How to Break Free From the 'One More Year' Trap and Actually Retire Explore Retirement Asset Allocation Long-term Care Retirement Plans Annuities Inheritance Medicare Estate Planning Happy Retirement Social Security Retirement Planning Latest The Short-Term Rental Crackdown: Should You Sell? We consider the case of a retired couple relying on summer rental income from a $1.1 million beach house. Local zoning changes are forcing a hard choice between lifestyle and portfolio stability. Should You Work in Retirement or Work on Your Golf Swing? While many retirees keep a job for the social and physical benefits, many are working out of financial necessity. Is working in retirement right for you? By Alan E. Becker, Investment Adviser The Most Important Planning Step I Learned After I Retired Most of us focus on how much to save for retirement, but what you'll spend is just as important, and your spending habits might change more than you expect. By Jeanne Thompson What to Do When a 529 Plan Doesn't Cover the Cost of College Don't dip into your own retirement savings if your child's 529 plan won't cover all their college expenses. The plan can be more flexible than you might think. By Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative Planning for Care If You Can No Longer Care for Yourself Long-term care as you age is expensive and, for most of us, inevitable. Making arrangements now, while you can, is a gift to those you love. By Kerri Anne Renzulli Social Security Do-Overs Quiz: Can You Undo a Claiming Mistake? Quiz Whether you're looking for a total "do-over" or just a temporary "pause," this quick quiz reveals exactly what is — and isn't — possible. By Donna LeValley Quiz Retired to Florida and Hate It? Here Is Your 'Half-Back' Escape Plan Regretting a move to Florida? You aren’t alone. Many people relocate in retirement to a new place they end up not liking. Here's how a half-back move can save your retirement. By Donna Fuscaldo Could the New $6,000 Senior Bonus Tax Deduction Hurt Social Security? Tax Policy Analysis shows that a new tax break designed to help older adults could weaken what is now a key safety net for millions of retirees. By Kelley R. Taylor Tax Policy 5 Social Security Myths That Can Cost You Thousands Before you collect Social Security benefits, make sure you don't believe any of these falsehoods. By Donna Fuscaldo The 10 Most Valuable Vacation Destinations for Retirees in 2026 From U.S. getaways to international escapes, these budget-friendly destinations offer retirees the perfect mix of rest, rejuvenation and a touch of excitement. By Kathryn Pomroy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
