Retirement News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger. The 4 Best 'Half-Back' States for Disillusioned Retirees Florida retirement not what you expected? You aren't alone. Explore the top four half-back states offering affordable living options closer to family. Should You Go All In on an S&P 500 ETF for Retirement Savings? 2032 Social Security Cuts: What Retirees Stand to Lose in Every State The Emerson Rule of Retirement: Self-Reliance Explore Retirement Long-term Care Asset Allocation Annuities Medicare Retirement Plans Social Security Inheritance Estate Planning Happy Retirement Retirement Planning Latest What's It Really Like to Have an RV in Retirement? Having an RV in retirement is a nomadic life that takes some planning, but it provides freedom and variety to many. Estate Planning for Singles: 10 Things to Know Here's how to navigate estate planning as a single person. By David Rodeck Are You Ready To Retire At 70? Take Our Quiz Is 70 the perfect age for you to retire? Answer these 5 questions and find out. By Donna Fuscaldo The Best Banks for Retirees, 2026 We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for retirees. By Mallika Mitra How to Inflation-Proof Your Retirement Without Cutting Costs There are no two ways about it: Inflation will affect your retirement savings. But you can plan for rising costs without losing the lifestyle you want. By John Vandergriff He's 49 and 'Burned Out.' Can He Afford to Quit a $200K Job? With no mortgage and a solid nest egg, a reader in this week's advice column wants to take a year-long sabbatical in Europe. Is he nuts? Or brilliant? By Maurie Backman States With No Retirement Tax Ranked by Medical Care Retirement Tax Zero tax on retirement income sounds great, until you can't find a doctor. Here's how five "tax havens" compare on healthcare, property taxes, and living costs. By Kate Schubel Retirement Tax Could a Roth Conversion Today Make You Wealthier Tomorrow? Roth conversions sound like a no-brainer — pay more tax now to pay less in future. But you need to understand your tax bracket to make sure they'll work for you. By Dale Smothers, MBA, RICP® Power Pellets for Gen X Portfolios: Defensive Retirement Plays As Gen X enters its prime retirement-planning years, members of the "forgotten generation" face extra challenges in securing their future. By Jeff Lorenzen, CFA® 4 Essential Qualities to Consider When Choosing an Executor Choosing an executor requires evaluating a candidate's financial judgment, objectivity and capacity for the long-term commitment necessary to manage an estate. By Leslie Gillin Bohner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
