7 Surprisingly Valuable Assets for a Happy Retirement

Plus: 10 Things to Be Thankful for in 2020 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [Kiplinger Special Report]( GREAT TIPS FOR YOUR RETIREMENT [7 Surprisingly Valuable Assets for a Happy Retirement]( If you want a long and fulfilling retirement, you need more than money, writes Jacob Schroeder, manager of investor education at Advance Capital Management. Here are the most valuable retirement assets to have (besides money), and how to get them. Plus: [10 Things to Be Thankful for in 2020](. [READ MORE]( [10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees]( If you want your retirement savings to last longer, consider moving to one of these states that impose the lowest taxes on retirees. Plus: [10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Retirees](. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED CONTENT FROM PERSONAL CAPITAL [Why Not To Invest Too Conservatively or Aggressively in Retirement]( [These are Your 3 Financial Advisors in Your Area]( Building a nest egg in retirement is half the battle. What about spending? One of the top fears of retirees is not having enough money. Without a plan, you could take out too much and run out, or withdraw too little and scrimp unnecessarily. [READ MORE]( [Turning 60 Checklist: 10 Key Retirement Questions to Ask]( You’re closing in on retirement, but you’re not there yet. Are you on track? Will you be ready? To help find out, print these 10 questions out and take them with you to your next meeting with your financial planner, says Caleb Harty of Harty Financial. Plus: [Oops! A Surprising Factor Retirees Forget to Plan for](. [READ MORE]( [Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year]( Americans are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2020 tax year. Get familiar with them now so you're ready when it's time to file your 2020 tax return. [READ MORE]( [Past as Present: A Memoir to Record Your Life Story]( Engaging with a company that will write your life story could be a lasting gift to yourself or a family member. [READ MORE]( ALSO ON KIPLINGER [How to Turn Your Retirement Savings into Retirement Income]( [Your Financial Adviser Wants to Retire, Too]( [Is Your Mindset Right for an Amazing Retirement?]( [Tackle the Risks that Inflation Can Pose to a Long and Successful Retirement]( [Sign Up for Kiplinger's Free Tax Tips e-Newsletter for Money-Saving Tax Planning and Tax Filing Guidance]( [Kiplinger] [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( Send this to a friend. [Click here.]( All content ©2020 The Kiplinger Washington Editors 1100 13th Street, NW, Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20005 Thank you for subscribing to our free Retirement e-newsletter, your guide to planning and enjoying a financially secure and richly rewarding retirement. If you ever wish to stop receiving this service, please [click here to unsubscribe](.