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To Afford Retirement, Take Inspiration from ‘The Golden Girls’
Roommates, a part-time job and renting out your vacation home could be ways to save early in retirement to cover more expensive years later on.
By Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBSⓇ • Published
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Three Legal Documents Your Child Should Sign When They Turn 18
Legal documents such as durable power of attorney, a healthcare proxy and a HIPAA release can give parents the legal right to make decisions if their child needs help.
By Allen J. Falke, CPA, Esq., LL.M. • Published
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Preparing for the Next Recession: Six Considerations for Retirees
Being more disciplined and risk averse in the good times can make it easier to weather the bad times when they inevitably arrive.
By Craig Kirsner, Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Latest: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Medicare drug price negotiations: Early signs have emerged of how these key talks will be handled.
By Matthew Housiaux • Published
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Finances Aside, What Does a Happy Retirement Look Like?
Three examples of retirees show what it means to thrive in retirement. The common denominators provide clues on how to swing your own happy retirement.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF • Published
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Will You Pay Higher Taxes in Retirement?
Your Social Security income and RMDs will most likely combine to deliver a tax torpedo, but there are ways to reduce your income in retirement to pay less tax.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® • Published
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10 Strategies to Consider When Retiring During a Volatile Market
If you're retiring when the stock market is volatile, there are strategies to follow to be more in control.
By Deborah Yao • Published
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Inherited Retirement Plan? How to Easily Understand Payout Rules
Figuring out first which kind of beneficiary you are will make it easier to grasp the rules and timing on required distributions.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC • Published
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The 5 Safest Vanguard Funds to Own in a Bear Market
recession The safest Vanguard funds can help prepare investors for continued market tumult, but without high fees.
By Kyle Woodley • Last updated