Retirement

Making Your Money Last

What You Need to Know About Social Security

Five ways to make sure you get the biggest possible check.

Estate Planning

Cut the Lawyer Out of Your Will?

Preset forms are fine for simple plans. But complex estate issues may require a pro.

Making Your Money Last

Beating Costs of Long-Term Care

Find better rates for long-term-care insurance, even as the cost of care escalates.

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"I don't worry at all about my Social Security benefit, but then I'm less than 5 yrs from being able to claim early retirement benefits (and it is a very small percentage of my projected retirement income). I can see how younger people could be concerned, though." – blixet

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Retire When You Want

Janet Bodnar and Mary Beth Franklin outline the five-step plan that will put you on the road to successful retirement planning.

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Kiplinger's Retirement Report

Selected Articles From Retirement Report

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New Insurance Plans for the Long Term

In the March cover story, Retirement Report looks at new long-term-care policies that provide slimmed-down coverage at big savings.

Saving for Retirement

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How to Finance a Roth Conversion

Converting to a Roth IRA will create a tax bill. But there are plenty of ways to pay it.

Spending in Retirement

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Maximizing a Survivor Benefit

People eligible for a survivor benefit may be better off claiming that first and switching to their own benefit later.

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Tax-Free Money for Big Medical Expenses

Kimberly Lankford

Some people may be able to combine 2009 flexible-spending account money with 2010 money to cover expensive procedures.

Tools & Calculators

Medicare Part D
Doughnut Hole Calculator

This calculator can help you find savings on your prescription-drug costs.

Will My Savings Meet My Retirement-Income Needs?

Use our calculator to see if your nest egg will provide you enough income in retirement.

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