SPECIAL: The Guide to Getting Old

Prosper with Kiplinger's daily digest of timely, trusted advice [View in browser]( [Prosper with our daily digest of timely, trusted advice]( JULY 27, 2018 [10 Things You Need to Know About Medicare]( [10 Things You Need to Know About Medicare]( Worried about money matters that come into play as you age? Follow our advice and ease your stress, so you can enjoy the rest of your life. First, review these 10 essential points about Medicare. See also: [7 Things Medicare Doesn't Cover](. [READ MORE]( [10 of the Happiest Places to Retire in the U.S.]( A state of happiness cannot be pinpointed on a map. But a great deal of residents seem to have found it in these places. Plus: [All 50 States Ranked for Retirement](. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED CONTENT FROM SMARTASSET [See the Top 3 Financial Advisors Near You]( [See the Top 3 Financial Advisors Near You]( Ready to kick your retirement plan into high gear? See the top financial advisors in your area. [READ MORE]( [What You Must Know About Social Security]( By educating yourself about Social Security, you can ensure that you claim the maximum amount to which you are entitled. Here are 10 essentials you need to know. Also, test your knowledge with this [10-question, true-false Social Security quiz](. [READ MORE]( [10 Surprising (or Surprisingly Common) Estate Planning Mistakes]( When it comes to wills, financial planner T. Eric Reich has seen a lot of sad, unfortunate or just plain weird things happen over the years. Learn from his professional experience. [READ MORE]( [Best Banks for Retirees]( Our top banks in this category offer extra discounts and perks if you're 65 or older (or 60 or older, in the case of our runner-up), such as breaks on fees and free or discounted checks and safe-deposit boxes. See also: [9 Things Retirees Should Never Keep in Their Wallets](. [READ MORE]( [Calculator: When Do I Take My First RMD?]( Required minimum distributions are a fact of life for traditional IRAs. And woe if you miss your deadline: A penalty equal to 50% of your RMD may apply. Use our calculator to determine the due date for your first required withdrawal. Plus: [10 Things Boomers Must Know About RMDs from IRAs](. [READ MORE]( [25 Stocks Every Retiree Should Own]( Once you retire, you need your nest egg to last throughout your life and possibly that of your spouse as well. So choose your investments wisely. [READ MORE]( [10 Ways Retirement Will Be Different in 2030]( Rapid advances in technology, from smart homes to smarter smartphones, will reshape health care, transportation, aging in place and even shopping for future retirees. [READ MORE]( Sponsored Financial Content [dianomi]( [Kiplinger] [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Link In]( [Google+]( [Tumbler]( Send this to a Friend. [Click here.]( | Not a Subscriber Yet? [Click here.]( All content ©2018 The Kiplinger Washington Editors 1100 13th Street, NW, Suite 750 Washington, D.C. 20005 Welcome to Kiplinger Today, a weekday e-mail service that replaces many of our previous alerts. We hope you enjoy it. If you do not wish to receive this daily service, please [click here to unsubscribe.](