Worst States for Long-Term Capital Gains, What Can You Learn From the 5 Blue Zones

The Worst States for Investors With Long-Term Capital Gains | What Can You Learn From the Five Blue Zones | Choosing the Trustee or Executor of Your Will Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( April 26, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [The Worst States for Investors With Long-Term Capital Gains]( [The Worst States for Investors With Long-Term Capital Gains]( (Getty Images) [The worst states for investors]( have high long-term capital gains tax rates that could eat a chunk of your earnings. Do you live in one of them? [] Tech [] [What Can You Learn From the Five Blue Zones]( [What Can You Learn From the Five Blue Zones]( (Getty Images) Several locations in the world have higher life expectancies than the rest. These areas are known as “blue zones” — and one is located in the U.S. Many of the tactics used to increase longevity are very attainable, however, as people age longer, [habits and financial planning need to adapt accordingly](. [Ask a Pro: What's the Best Way to Lower RMD Taxes?]( Ask an advisor. Try this no-cost tool to get matched with up to 3 vetted fiduciaries serving your area who can help you with your finances. It's never too late to work towards a comfortable retirement. [Get Started]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Personal Finance [] [Choosing the Trustee or Executor of Your Will]( [Choosing the Trustee or Executor of Your Will]( (Getty Images) One of the most important decisions you can make is [the selection of the person to oversee your financial affairs]( if you are unable to do so, writes estate attorney John Goralka. [] Smart Saving [] [Gas-Saving Tips That Actually Work]( [Gas-Saving Tips That Actually Work]( (Getty Images) From clearing items from your trunk to using special apps, there are legitimate ways to save more. We separate the serious from the silly for you. [See our gas-saving tips here](. [Help Maximize your Social Security Benefits]( A comprehensive retirement plan should account for all of your sources of income (including Social Security) and all of your retirement expenses. Our advisors can help you make sure you don't miss anything. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT Featured Content Sponsored Content from Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine [Build wealth. Cut taxes. Retire rich.]( Get a [FREE ISSUE]( of Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine, and save up to 74% to subscribe. Includes special issues such as Investing Outlook, Retirement Planning, Mutual Fund Roundup, and Guide to ETFs. Count on Kiplinger for trustworthy help to make more money, keep more of the money you make, and live a financially secure life. [CLICK HERE]( [] Investing [] [A Quick Primer on Decentralized Finance]( What is DeFi, and how can it help financial services? [Read More]( [] Credit Cards [] [Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,600 for New Cardholders]( With credit card bonuses, you can make banks pay for your business. Here are the best sign-up deals. [Read More]( [Is your money working hard enough?]( It should be! Learn how Betterment's automated investing and savings technology can make your money hustle, while you don't. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:mailto:alerts@kiplinger.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036