Latest Articles in Retirement

10 Things You Must Know About Medicare

Kiplinger — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:27:22 Z

10 Things You Must Know About Medicare Heading into your retirement years brings a slew of new topics to grapple with, and one of the most maddening may be Medicare. Figuring out when to enroll,

6 Ways Retirees Can Cut Health-Care Costs

Kiplinger — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:26:20 Z

6 Ways Retirees Can Cut Health-Care Costs Medical expenses are likely to be one of your biggest expenses in retirement, and people totally underestimate the cost: Nearly half of the

Control Your Emotions!

Richard Durso, CFP® — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 Z

By FPA member, Richard Durso, CFP ® Last Updated: May 13, 2013 Having a plan in place is a good way to achieve long-term, goal-oriented financial success, but what if you

Try Something New With an Encore Career

Kiplinger — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:26:49 Z

Jeff Landre is in the vanguard of a new type of retiree: the encore careerist. For most of his working life, Landre held management positions in field service and global logistics at technology

Automatic 401(k) Saving Features No Fail-Safe to Retirement Success

Kiplinger — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:03:53 Z

If your 401(k) is on autopilot, it may be time to grab the wheel. A growing number of employers are adding automatic features to these workplace retirement-savings vehicles, typically sweeping

Hope for Retirement

Kiplinger — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:23:51 Z

Several months ago I got a panicked phone call from a TV news reporter. Fidelity had just released a report showing that people should expect to save eight times their final salary in order to

What's Your Retirement Number?

Kiplinger — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:22:07 Z

Imagine planning for a vacation you'll be taking some 20, 30 or even 40 years from now. You don't know where it will be, how much it will cost or how long it will last, but you're tasked with

How to Reach Your Retirement Target

Kiplinger — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:21:01 Z

Given that you can't know your final income when you're still 25, most retirement planners recommend that you save 10% to 15% of your salary in a retirement account, starting from day one. Keep

Who Can Transfer IRA Funds to Charity?

Kiplinger — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:49:42 Z

Is the ability to transfer money from an IRA to charity available only to those over 70½? If so, why? SEE ALSO: The IRS Cracks Down on IRA Mistakes Yes, you have to be at least age

Help Students by Funding a Scholarship

Kiplinger — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:46:34 Z

Perhaps you had a wonderful college adventure that you want students today to experience. Or you would like to help local low-income students with their college costs. If you're charitably

Tap an IRA Early, Delay Social Security

Kiplinger — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:59:54 Z

It's conventional wisdom that you should delay tapping your IRA as long as you can. There's also the tendency of most retirees to claim Social Security benefits as soon as possible. The

Reduce the Risks of the New Tax Scenario

Kiplinger — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:22:02 Z

It's not business as usual when it comes to taxes in 2013. The New Year rang in several changes that will require your careful consideration--and perhaps a bit of maneuvering. See Also: Beware

Protect Digital Assets After Your Death

Kiplinger — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:09:26 Z

Let's face it: Your e-mail account, Facebook page and online photo albums are likely to outlive you. Deciding how to manage your digital legacy just may be your trickiest estate-planning task.

Seeking Yield, Bond Funds Ramp Up Risk

Kiplinger — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:09:22 Z

As core bond funds color outside the lines in search of better returns, conservative investors need to keep a close watch on their holdings. See Also: Protect Your Portfolio Gains From a Market

Strategies to Pump Up Your Lifetime Income

Kiplinger — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:08:57 Z

Retirees relying on a popular strategy for drawing money from their portfolios may find the well running dry far sooner than expected. It may be time for them to find a more reliable approach to