1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (972+ words) Lawmakers are floating several ideas about how to shore up Social Security. One involves changing the annual cost-of-living adjustment. Question: What if a smaller Social Security benefits increase for many retirees also meant a smaller federal tax bill for some?...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (881+ words) Bridging the gap between your vision of retirement and real financial readiness requires planning, adaptable income strategies and expert guidance. Living longer creates the opportunity for more — more experiences, more time with loved ones and more chances to pursue what…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1780+ words) "It is hard to deny yourself and family something you want when the money is there to have it, to convince them and myself that the sacrifice is worth it in the long run." Welcome to Kiplinger's My First $1 Million…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (638+ words) Women's longer life expectancies mean long-term care coverage should feature longer benefit periods, higher payout amounts and robust inflation protection. Most research suggests the best time to buy long-term-care (LTC) insurance is typically in your late 50s. Ten years ago, the…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (904+ words) An outdated beneficiary designation can derail even a carefully considered estate plan. Here are the accounts to review and the life changes that should prompt an update. Creating a will is an important part of estate planning, but it doesn't…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (861+ words) Your guide to planning and enjoying a financially secure and richly rewarding retirement, sent three times a week. Record market highs can present an opportunity for you to retire earlier than you've planned, provided your strategy relies on spending control,…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (719+ words) Your guide to planning and enjoying a financially secure and richly rewarding retirement, sent three times a week. Healthcare and long-term care costs have surged in the past decade. Have you set aside enough to prepare for this rising expense?...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1089+ words) Your guide to planning and enjoying a financially secure and richly rewarding retirement, sent three times a week. Achieving financial confidence in retirement depends far more on lifelong planning, disciplined money habits and strategic risk management than on simply having…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (784+ words) Your guide to planning and enjoying a financially secure and richly rewarding retirement, sent three times a week. Phasing out full-time work creates a unique transition window for Roth conversions. But watch out for these tax traps. When most people…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (917+ words) Your guide to planning and enjoying a financially secure and richly rewarding retirement, sent three times a week. Without a shift in your investment strategy, all it takes is one bad year in the markets to derail your retirement plan....