Medicare Open Enrollment Deadline, Should Retirees Buy a Second Home?, How to Restart Social Security

10 Things For Retirees To Know About Buying A Second Home | IRA Rollover Rules: What You Need to Know | 10 Things To Know For Medicare Open Enrollment Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( December 4, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Retirement Tips]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Real Estate [] [10 Things For Retirees To Know About Buying A Second Home]( [10 Things For Retirees To Know About Buying A Second Home]( (Getty Images) If you're considering a [second home](, think carefully before making this major purchase. The wrong property can turn your dream into a nightmare. Here's what you need to know about [buying a second property]( in retirement. [] Retirement Accounts [] [IRA Rollover Rules: What You Need to Know]( [IRA Rollover Rules: What You Need to Know]( (Getty Images) As always, [getting taxes wrong]( can be costly. 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