Eleanor Laise
Kiplinger
Washington, DC, United States
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Eco-Friendly Tips for Sustainable Trips
Follow these practical tips to minimize the environmental impact of your travel in retirement. → Read More
5 Ways Retirees Can Play Defense With Portfolios
Fortify against market declines by adding income, adjusting your spending and trimming your tax bill. → Read More
Retirees, Earn Higher Yields While Doing Good with Impact Investments
Older investors are increasingly finding ways to collect income without sacrificing their principles. → Read More
Tips for Dealing with Debt in Retirement
Savvy financial moves and strategic belt-tightening can tame even the most fearsome debt loads and help put retirees' golden years back in the black. → Read More
Medicare Tip: Find the Right Post-Hospital Care
The choice of a post-acute care provider is daunting, even for health-care experts. → Read More
Can Sustainable Bonds Save the World?
Earn income in retirement without sacrificing your values with these ESG bond funds. → Read More
Interest Rate Reversal Pinches Retirement Savers
The looming threat of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve is putting pressure on savings accounts and CDs. → Read More
Don't Let the Kids Wreck Retirement
Your adult children may be depleting your nest egg -- and it's probably your own fault. → Read More
Home Health Care: Finding the Right Help for Seniors
Take these steps to hire in-home health aides who are a good fit for your loved one. → Read More
ESG: Investing in Line with Your Values
Four myths about socially responsible investments debunked. → Read More
Medicare Premiums Snafu Affects 250,000 Social Security Recipients
A software glitch could mean surprise bills for some seniors who owe unpaid Medicare Advantage and Part D plan premiums. → Read More
Marc Freedman: Building Bridges Across Generations
The CEO of Encore.org explains why it's important to society for older citizens to mix with younger people as the age gap widens. → Read More
5 Retirement Planning Wrinkles for Couples With Big Age Gaps
From when to claim Social Security to when to stop working, retirement decisions are more complex when one spouse is much younger than the other. → Read More
Fight to Protect Investors, Retirement Savers Ongoing
Regulators mull more rules for brokers, financial advisers to safeguard your nest egg. → Read More
How to Draw a Steady Portfolio Paycheck in Retirement
There are two approaches to planning your spending in retirement: Do it yourself or go with a pro. → Read More
Managed Payout Funds Might Be Right for Some Retirees
They can prove useful as one piece of the retirement-spending puzzle as long as you understand the goal of a particular fund. → Read More
Retirees, Avoid Sweep Accounts With Low Yields
Many big brokerage firms are pushing customers into lower-yielding accounts as higher-yielding money-market funds become a scarce option. → Read More
Medicare Advantage Cost-Cutting Rule Could Impact Care
Step therapy can allow Advantage plans to require patients to try cheaper drugs first. → Read More
Are Your Bonds Doing Their Job for Your Nest Egg?
Core bond funds should help a retirement portfolio stay afloat when stocks sink. Are yours? → Read More
6 Super-Agers' Secrets to Keeping Your Brain Sharp
Physical exercise, intellectual challenges, strong friendships and a healthy diet can all help protect an aging brain. → Read More