IRAs
News, insights and expert analysis on iras from the team at Kiplinger.
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Qualify for Roth IRA Contributions by Lowering Your Income
401(k)s If your income is just above the cutoff (MAGI) to qualify for Roth IRA contributions, these strategies will help you meet it and lower your taxes.
By Kimberly Lankford
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We're 59 With $5.3 Million. Can We Frontload Our Spending?
We are retired and want to spend $250,000 a year, but once Medicare and Social Security start, we'll need less. Are we nuts?
By Maurie Backman
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Roth IRA Contribution Limits for 2026
Roth IRAs Roth IRAs allow you to save for retirement with after-tax dollars while you're working, and then withdraw those contributions and earnings tax-free when you retire. Here's a look at 2026 limits and income-based phaseouts.
By Jackie Stewart
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The Average IRA Balance by Age and Generation
You may have a higher IRA balance than your peers at the end of 2025 if you made smart decisions all the way back in 2022. Here's how to do it again.
By Adam Shell
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3 Estate Planning Strategies That Thrive in Volatile Markets
From GRATs to Roth conversions, learn how to leverage market swings to protect your family’s future wealth.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55
See how your retirement savings stack up compared with this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Your State (and Trump) Wants to Help You Save for Retirement. Here's How
Maximize your retirement savings by setting up a state-sponsored auto-IRA. With Trump's newly announced plan, you might get a match on 401(k) funds in 2027.
By Christy Bieber
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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How to Calculate RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) for IRAs
Tools Understand when and how to calculate RMDs and avoid stiff penalties from your tax-deferred IRA.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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