How Average Is Your Net Worth?, Five Financial Events in 2023 and Lessons They Reinforced, Anti-Bucket List: 10 Retirement Experiences You Don’t Want

Lessen Financial Stress and Create Work-Life Balance | Five Tips for Level-Headed Investing in 2024 and Beyond | Five 2023 Financial Events and Lessons They Reinforced Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( December 31, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Building Wealth]( [Youtube]( [Building Wealth]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Family Matters [] [Lessen Financial Stress and Create Work-Life Balance]( [Lessen Financial Stress and Create Work-Life Balance]( (Getty Images) With the new year upon us, now is the perfect time to look at automating some of your finances and looking for ways to invest in your own well-being. Financial adviser Kelli Kiemle recommends some ways to [cut back on the financial stress](. [] Investing [] [Five Tips for Level-Headed Investing in 2024 and Beyond]( [Five Tips for Level-Headed Investing in 2024 and Beyond]( (Getty Images) As we head into [a new year of investing](, CFP Brian Spinelli says now is a good time to consider where you've been and where you're going and adjust where (and if) needed. (P.S. For more on investing, check out our [Investing Weekly]( newsletter.) [Free 401K Selection Advice]( See what retirement might look like for you and get a feel for what our award-winning free dashboard can do. Want a more accurate assessment? [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Financial Planning [] [Five 2023 Financial Events and Lessons They Reinforced]( [Five 2023 Financial Events and Lessons They Reinforced]( (Getty Images) From aggressive interest rate hikes to bank failures to the rise of AI, this year has shown us why it's important to both take advantage of opportunity but also keep our financial plans on track. CFP Evan Beach takes [a look back at 2023](. [] Retirement Planning [] [Anti-Bucket List: 10 Experiences Retirees Don't Want]( Your retirement bucket list is no doubt packed with fun stuff. Financial adviser Mike Decker discusses how to help ensure you don't get blindsided by things that could be prevented. [Read More]( [Are You in Your 40s and 50s and Overlooking a Tax Break?]( In Athene's recent quiz survey, 1 out of 4 respondents believed that only children could be claimed as a dependent. But if certain criteria are met, even a parent can qualify as a dependent. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Personal Finance [] [How Average Is Your Net Worth?]( Find out where you stand at your age compared to the average American. Financial adviser Andrew Rosen shares his insights on the numbers, too. [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 [] Also on Kiplinger [] - Four ways to [curb impact of inflation]( and bad timing on retirement - What [student athletes]( need to know about their NIL income - [Protect your wealth]( against inflation in three easy steps - For the latest ways to earn 5% to 7% cash yield safely and reliably, plus 4 Model Portfolios to show you exactly where to put your money, bank on [Kiplinger Investing for Income]( 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:alerts@kiplinger.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036