Rethink Dying in These States, Millionaires Losing Their Statuses, 4 Ways to Conquer the Retirement Mountain

Four Tips to Help You Conquer the Retirement Mountain | REITs Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors | How Many Millionaires Are There? 3.5 Million People Lost That Status Last Year Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 21, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top story [] [Four Tips to Help You Conquer the Retirement Mountain]( [Four Tips to Help You Conquer the Retirement Mountain]( (Getty Images) Getting to retirement is only half the battle. Investing during your golden years isn’t the same as when you’re working. To account for this, retirees can approach investing differently than when they were working, by [focusing on these four important things](, writes financial planner Micahel Aloi. [] Investing [] [REITs Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors]( [REITs Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors]( (Getty Images) Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are great for diversifying your portfolio and earning regular income. Investment fiduciary Kris Maksimovich explores [REITs, their benefits, risks and essential factors to consider before investing](. [Should You Start Building a CD Ladder?]( CDs tend to pay higher interest rates than what you can earn on other deposit accounts. Laddering takes the guesswork out of where rates are headed. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] In the News [] [How Many Millionaires Are There? 3.5 Million People Lost That Status Last Year]( [How Many Millionaires Are There? 3.5 Million People Lost That Status Last Year]( (Getty Images) How many millionaires are there in the world? A new study shows a drop in net global household wealth last year for the first time since the 2008 global financial crisis. The number of millionaires, as measured by U.S. dollars, fell by 3.5 million worldwide too. [Check here to see just how many that amounts to](. [] State Tax [] [The Most Expensive States to Die In]( [The Most Expensive States to Die In]( (Getty Images) Which state you die in (and who you leave behind) can make all the difference when it comes to your loved ones' financial burdens. With that in mind, [the following states]( are the most expensive states to kick the bucket in when you aren't a millionaire. [Do You Pay for Your Aging Parent?]( Sandwiched adults can often forget about their own financial needs while caring for children and aging parents. Discover financial and emotional tips to help you navigate as a member of the Sandwich Generation. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT Featured Content Sponsored Content from Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine [Build wealth. Cut taxes. Retire rich.]( Get a [FREE ISSUE]( of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, and save up to 74% to subscribe. 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