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How to Achieve Early Retirement | Overlooked Financial Changes That Happen When Your Spouse Dies | 20 Things Home Buyers Will Hate About Your House Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( April 30, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [How to Achieve Early Retirement]( [How to Achieve Early Retirement]( (Getty Images) While good things often come to those who wait, better things could come to those who take action. The process of early retirement is simple, but it’s not easy. If you’re eager to accelerate your transition to life after work, [here are six key steps to retire early](. [] Financial Planning [] [Overlooked Financial Changes That Happen When Your Spouse Dies]( [Overlooked Financial Changes That Happen When Your Spouse Dies]( (Getty Images) As if losing your spouse isn’t bad enough, the transition often comes with a dizzying amount of financial change. Some of these changes could catch surviving spouses by surprise, so it’s a [good idea to know what to expect if something happens](, writes financial planner Evan Beach. [How to Develop a Dividend Reinvestment Strategy]( Generate $2,000 a month in dividends with a private REIT, specializing in industrial properties. This fund offers a path to create passive income using dividends and compound interest. With 250k at 10% APY discover how to yield $2000/month to help you reach your financial goals. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] In Case You Missed It [] [20 Things Home Buyers Will Hate About Your House]( [20 Things Home Buyers Will Hate About Your House]( (Getty Images) Since this is one of Kiplinger’s most popular articles, we decided to share it again in case you missed it. If you've been considering listing your property, now might be the time to take advantage of [low inventory]( and intense homebuyer competition. Just don't let the small -- or big -- fixes around your house that have added up over the years [sabotage your bottom line]( during a sale. [] Retirement [] [Free (or Cheap) College for Retirees in All 50 States]( [Free (or Cheap) College for Retirees in All 50 States]( (Getty Images) As a retiree, you're already a graduate of the school of hard knocks, but there's still a lot to learn. Whether your goal is a second career, lifelong learning or finishing a sought-after degree, [retirees can find free (or close to it) college courses at various institutions nationwide](. [Veterans: Buying a home? Check VA Savings]( With powerful benefits like $0 down payment and the lowest average interest rates on the market, Veterans can offset some of the upfront costs of homeownership. See how much your benefits can save you. [Read More]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Planning a Move? [] [Most Affordable U.S. Cities]( Have a look at the cheapest places to live in America for city dwellers. Is one of the cheapest places to live in the U.S. right for you? [Read More]( [] Wealth Creation [] [33 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2024]( Check out these cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks this year. [Read More]( [Share Your Story with Future Generations]( Passing down your life experiences, lessons and memories to the next generation of your family is a priceless gift. Call (844)-399-0426 to learn how you can begin your private autobiography today. [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