Are You Really Ready to Retire?
You're putting a satisfying retirement at risk if you don't take these key steps.
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Baby-Boomer Retirement Guide
Living Well in Retirement
Retire Abroad
Warm weather and low cost of living not enough to lure you? Some countries add incentives to lure U.S. transplants.
Making Your Money Last
Ease Into Your Retirement
But first, take these four steps to manage your benefits and cash flow.
Tax Planning
Tax-Friendly Places to Retire
Before you make a move, it pays to assess the overall tax burden of your future home. Here's how each state stacks up.
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"When considering relocating to an area subject to disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.), check out what the insurance rates will be on your property. It sometimes offsets the savings in state taxes." – M.S. Mennard
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Great Cities for Retirees
Find the right mix of people, services and activities in these vibrant destinations.
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Rethinking Your Retirement Plan
Get off to a good start by testing your knowledge about financing a comfortable retirement.
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A Guide to Do-It-Yourself Pensions
Is an annuity right for you? Watch our video to learn the ABCs of annuities.
Tools & Calculators
Recoup Your Savings
Nest egg hit hard in the meltdown? Calculate how long it'll take to get your money back.
Kiplinger's Mutual Fund Finder
Use our tool to choose the right fund for you based on type, performance criteria, fees and management.
Second Act
My Story: Not Ready to Retire
After leaving his full-time job, this anesthesiologist now takes temporary physician assignments.
Save & Plan
5 Steps to Retire When You Want
Take some tips from people who got their retirement plans back on track.
Your Family
Pay Off the House or Save for College?
Owning their home free and clear would give Rachel Aptekar and her family more cash to cover tuition expenses.
Kiplinger's Retirement Report
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Get a Head Start on 2010 Tax Planning
In the July cover story, Retirement Report looks at moves you should make now to cut your 2010 tax bill.
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