Retirement
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Retirement Calculator: How Much Do I Need to Retire?
Tools Our Retirement Calculator helps you estimate the future value of your retirement savings and how much you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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We're retired and mortgage-free, but he wants to downsize.
We've paid off our mortgage, have $970K in savings and $5K each month from Social Security. Kiplinger asked wealth planners for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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How to Avoid Feeling Too Guilty to Spend in Retirement
Are you living below your means in retirement because you fear not having enough to leave to your kids? Here's how to get over that.
By Frank J. Legan
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Strategies for Women to Maximize Social Security Benefits
Women often are paid less than men and live longer, so it's critical that they know their Social Security options to ensure they claim what they're entitled to.
By Ash Ahluwalia, CFP®, MBA, NSSA
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley
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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't Cover
Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley
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10 Things To Know for Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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States That Tax Social Security Benefits in 2026
Retirement Tax Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed?
By Kate Schubel
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QUIZ: What Type Of Retirement Spender Are You?
Quiz What is your retirement spending style? Find out with this quick quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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