Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Investors Could Reap Millions With 2026's Shift in Tax Rules
Three major tax strategies will align in 2026, creating unique opportunities for real estate investors to significantly grow their wealth. Here's how it works.
By Daniel Goodwin
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Five Easy Ways to Jumpstart Retirement Planning
When it comes to saving for retirement, procrastinating is all too common. However, stalling for too long will hurt your financial security, especially in the long term. Here are five tips to break the cycle.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Gray Divorce After 50: Managing the Shift to Your Solo 'Second Act'
Gray divorce presents complex challenges for families, yet it can also catalyze self-discovery and a vibrant new chapter.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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General Partner Stakes: Why Investors Buy Into Private Equity
GP stakes in asset management firms offer exposure to private markets and are no longer just for the wealthy. Find out why it looks like a good year to invest.
By Christopher Zook
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Will Soaring Health Care Premiums Tank Your Early Retirement?
If you're under 65 and want to retire soon, your plan may be derailed by skyrocketing ACA marketplace premiums. Here's what you can do.
By Adam Shell
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We're retired and fight more than ever. Should we take a break?
Can taking a break save a marriage? We asked professional relationship therapists for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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Turning 59½: 5 Planning Moves Most Pre-Retirees Overlook
Age 59½ isn't just when you can access your retirement savings penalty-free. It also signals the start of retirement planning opportunities you shouldn't miss.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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If Your Retirement Numbers Don't Look Good, You Have Options
If you're worried about a shortfall between your income and expenses in retirement, you're not alone. But there are ways you can make up the difference.
By Brian Teets, IAR, MBA
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How to Make the Most of These 2 Tax Breaks ASAP
Taxpayers can strategically use these temporary tax opportunities in particular to lock in long-term tax savings. Here's how.
By Michael Neuenschwander, CFP®, CPA
