News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger.
Ask the Editor Joy Taylor answers questions from readers on federal and state estate taxes.
By Joy Taylor
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Paying for medical expenses in retirement with guaranteed income can not only give you peace of mind, but also ensure rising healthcare costs don't ruin your golden years.
By Donna Fuscaldo
Is your "forever home" actually a "Peter Pan house?" The age-in-place dream often hits these three unexpected roadblocks.
By Donna Fuscaldo
When you have private insurance through your employer, signing up for Medicare may still make sense. But beware some serious pitfalls.
By Kathryn Pomroy
Medicare might not provide everything "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.
By Kathryn Pomroy
Tax Breaks Thankfully, not all the money you receive in retirement is subject to federal income tax.
By Kelley R. Taylor
See which states require older drivers to retake vision tests to keep their licenses — and the one state that makes retirees retake their road test.
By Donna LeValley
Even wealthy pre-retirees worry about financial security in retirement. That's because peace of mind requires an income strategy, not just a high net worth.
By Lee Korn, CPWA®
Hospice is often viewed as a surrender or a last resort for a loved one's final days. In fact, it can be taken up sooner, improving life when time is limited.
By Joel Theisen, RN
