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Elaine Silvestrini
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Senior editor at Kiplinger Retirement Report. Journalist for more than 35 years
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What Superagers Know That You Don't
Research on superagers is helping everyone age better. Here's how some superagers stay sharp and how you can join a superager study.
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May 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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I live on a small lake (see the picture on my page), but don't own a boat. It would be too much to manage. Have you ever thought about buying a boat? @kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy has the skinny. www.kiplinger.com/retirement/r...
Thinking About Buying a Boat? 10 Things to Know First
Planning on buying a boat in retirement? Think of it as a hole in the water you dump money into, says one expert. Here are nine other things to consider.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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NEW: In the Mahmoud Khalil case, Judge Farbiarz orders the government to give him a COMPLETE LIST of every time since 1975 it has invoked the secretary of state's power to deport someone for foreign-policy reasons—including a description of each case's facts and a copy of the official determination.
TEXT ORDER: The Respondents shall file a letter on or before 9:30am on May 8. It shall list each instance, other than this one, in which federal officials have invoked 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(4)(C) to seek the removal or deportation of a person from the United States. As to each case, the United States shall include (a) a description of the underlying facts of the case, and (b) a copy of the Secretary of State's determination as to the case, whether reflected in a memorandum, in a letter to the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security, or in some other form. In addition, the Respondents shall file a letter on or before noon on May 8. It shall list each instance, other than this one, in which federal officials have invoked a predecessor statute to 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(4)(C) to seek the removal or deportation of a person from the United States. As to each case, the United States shall include (a) a description of the underlying facts of the case, and (b) a copy of the Secretary of State's determination as to the case, whether reflected in a memorandum, in a letter to the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security, or in some other form. For the purposes of the second May & letter, the Respondents shall focus only on the period from 1975 to the present. The text of all asserted predecessor statutes shall be included in the letter. The relevant predecessor statutes shall include the statute invoked by the United States in the Massieu case; that statute was then at 8 U.S.C. 1251(a)(4)(C)(). So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 5/7/2025. (ro, ) (Entered: 05/07/2025)
May 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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From @kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy advice on how to age well.
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Aging Well: 10 Things You Should Know
If you're committed to aging well, these tips can save on healthcare costs and make your retirement more fulfilling.
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April 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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In Trump’s Economy, Should 401(k) Savers 'Set It and Forget It?'
It’s hard to bury your head in the sand when the markets are volatile. Here’s when it makes sense and when it doesn’t.
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April 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Married? Five Ways to Ensure Your Estate Plans Work in Tandem
Getting on the same page now means fewer potential problems when it counts.
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April 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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When you're retired, there's plenty of advice about where to put your money. But what about what NOT to do with your nest egg? @kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy has you covered. www.kiplinger.com/investing/in...
12 Investments No Retiree Should Make
In retirement, when it's wise to take fewer risks with your nest egg, some investments are just nuts.
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April 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Trying to find meaning to life after a disaster. This is a really well-written column by Bob Sipchen for @Kiplinger Retirement Report www.kiplinger.com/retirement/a...
An Inventory of What We’ve Endured: After the Wildfires
A traumatic experience like the California wildfires reminds us of other losses we've endured. But simple tasks return us to the present and drive away despair.
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February 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Almost every small business owner - at least those with employees - needs a plan for when the business can operate without them, but many fail to have a succession plan and risk the business falling into chaos. www.kiplinger.com/retirement/planning-to-leave-your-business-how-to-find-the-right-buyer
Planning to Leave Your Business? How to Find the Right Buyer
When you leave your business, your retirement, your employees and your legacy are at stake.
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February 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Is investing in art a good idea for people who aren't experts? Here's what you should know before buying art for reasons beyond decorating or your personal tastes.

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Investing in Art: 10 Things You Should Know
Savvy collectors know that investing in art blends an eye for aesthetics with a head for business.
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February 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Investing in Art: 10 Things You Should Know
Savvy collectors know that investing in art blends an eye for aesthetics with a head for business.
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February 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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How Gen X Could Reinvent Retirement
Can you believe they’re turning 60? The slacker kids are all grown up and could reinvent retirement by focusing on health and extended careers.
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January 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Ease the Tax Bite When You Tap Retirement Accounts
Savvy retirees tap retirement accounts with a tax plan. Each type of account may have different tax rules and rates, so know before withdrawing funds.
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January 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Ease the Tax Bite When You Tap Retirement Accounts
Savvy retirees tap retirement accounts with a tax plan. Each type of account may have different tax rules and rates, so know before withdrawing funds.
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January 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Watch Out for the ‘Medigap Trap’
The Medigap trap can snag those who chose Medicare Advantage and plan to switch to traditional Medicare later as their needs change.
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January 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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What You Should Know About Annuities
Annuity sales are breaking records as more people, attracted partly by higher interest rates, see them as a reliable source of retirement income. But they're not for everyone.
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January 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Social Security Benefits Are Shrinking
Social Security benefits are shrinking relative to Medicare premium increases, leaving older adults with less cash at the end of the month.
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January 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Problems with Medicare Advantage Plans Keep Mounting
Complaints and problems with Medicare Advantage include denial of service and slow care approvals. Consumers need to pay attention.
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January 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM