Living Well in Retirement

How to Save Big

Looking for ways to keep more cash? Here are more than 100.

Last Chance to Change Medicare Plans This Year

You need to act soon if you're unhappy with your current plan.

Save Money in Retirement

Here are 12 tips to help you enjoy your golden years without breaking the bank.

Ask the Editors: Real-Life Retirement Questions and Guidance

Kiplinger editors provide answers to readers' real-life retirement-funding challenges, such as converting to a Roth IRA, boosting Social Security benefits, and assessing pension payouts.

Easy-to-Use Products for the Technophobe

Companies are developing a variety of tech products and services for the 65-and-up crowd.

Back-to-Work Benefits Squeeze

If you lose money to the dreaded Social Security earnings test now, you'll recoup it later on.

Pay Less for Medicare Part B

You might be able to lower your premiums if your income has dropped because of a "life-changing event."

Rolling into a Roth

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Returning to School? Save With a
529 Plan

Open your own 529 account to pay for classes.

Modern Car Features for the Aging Driver

Some models are a better fit for aging drivers. Here's what to consider when shopping for your next set of wheels.

2009 Best List: Retirement Resources

Here are the best web sites to visit before you retire and in retirement.

Get the Best Medicare Advantage Plan

This step-by-step guide will help you compare options from private insurers to find the best coverage for your needs.

Get the Best Medicare Prescription-Drug Plan for You

This step-by-step guide will help you navigate the Medicare Web site to compare your options.

What's in Store for Medicare Part B Premiums

Some people will have to pay more for coverage next year.

A Bailout for Seniors

President Obama calls for a $250 payment for retirees to offset no cost-of-living adjustment in Social Security benefits in 2010.

Some Medicare Rates to Rise

Find out what changes to expect -- and what you can do -- if you have a prescription-drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan.

Tax-Friendly Places to Retire

The financial climate is more pleasant in some states than in others.

All A-Twitter Over New Technology

Seniors are embracing Facebook and Twitter to find old friends and make new ones.

The Social Security Catch-22

The dreaded earnings test can reduce Social Security benefits today, but you'll get beefed-up benefits tomorrow.

Turn Your Pastime Into Paid Work

Love to read or garden? Indulge your passion by picking up a job in the field of your dreams.

Make the Most of a Garage Sale

A garage sale takes work, from figuring out the right prices to setting up enticing displays.

An Early Look at Retirement

At 43, Steve Gurney spent a week in a retirement community and was surprised by what he found. As told to Mary Beth Franklin

How to Minimize Long-Term-Care Premiums

Choosing the right benefit period plays a big role in how much you'll pay for coverage.

Get in Shape on a Fitness Vacation

Fitness-minded travelers do everything from biking and Nordic walking to pilates and yoga.

Get Ready for Digital Television

If your TV relies on an antenna for reception, it's time to upgrade with a digital converter box.

Retirees Try Teaching as a Second Career

For some seniors, becoming the head of the classroom fulfills a lifelong dream.

Caught in a Housing Crunch

Retirement communities offer special deals to seniors who face a tough time selling their homes.

Sweep Your House Clean of Toxins

If you want to go green, buy chemical-free cleaners and pitch the pesticides.

Doctor House Calls in the Information Age

Physicians are communicating with their patients using Web-based programs.

What to Look for When You Buy a Long-Term-Care Policy

A few key decisions you make when you buy a long-term-care policy can make a big difference when it comes time to file an insurance claim.

Seniors Teaching Fellow Seniors

Senior colleges allow you to teach in your area of expertise, and then sit back and take a class yourself.

Social Networks for the Older Crowd

Social networking isn't just for kids. Online communities catering to baby-boomers are blossoming.

A New Model for Aging in Place

Neighbors help seniors stay independent by helping out with errands and other small tasks.

Recycle Your Business Know-How

Retired doctors, lawyers, executives and other professionals are finding new uses for their expertise by becoming volunteers.

Yes, Retirees, You Can Go Home Again

Yearning to return to where you grew up? The perfect retirement spot may be your hometown.

Retire to Your Dream Job

A satisfying combo: work, leisure and extra income.

Resources for Work After Retirement

Find advice and help online and in print.

4 Steps to Your Encore Job

Ready to pursue your passion? Here's how.

Opening a Franchise Gives You a Head Start

Worried about starting a new business? A franchise is less risky than creating a company from scratch.

Teach in Spain: No Spanish Allowed

No foreign language skills? No problem. Programs in foreign countries pair English speakers with those learning the language.

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