Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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For Retirement Income, Which Accounts Do You Tap First?When clients' retirement transition is harder than they expected, a "ready, shoot, aim" approach to income withdrawals is often to blame. Here's how to fix it.
By Myles J. McHale, Jr. AIF®, CRPP®
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The Average Social Security Check by AgeCompare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley
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6 Assets You Should Sell First in Retirement (If You Need the Cash)Why tapping taxable brokerage accounts, lifestyle vehicles, and whole life policies beats raiding your traditional 401(k).
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The Average Social Security Check in Every StateDo you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
By Donna LeValley
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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: August 2026The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at August's numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley
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6 Assets You Should Keep in Retirement (Even If You Need Cash)Sitting on little gold mines? It's natural to want to cash out when you retire. Here’s why you may not want to.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Why Your Pension Likely Means You’ll Pay Taxes in RetirementEighty percent of retirees pay $0 in federal income taxes, but since you have a pension, you're likely in the 20% who will pay taxes. What you can do about it.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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How Your Financial Decisions Can Ripple Through RetirementEven something as simple as buying a new car can have wide-ranging consequences. This metaphor can help you understand your options.
By Myles J. McHale, Jr. AIF®, CRPP®
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How to Fairly Compensate the Child Who Steps Up to Care for YouFrom caregiver contracts to unequal inheritances, estate planning experts explain how to reward your most dedicated child without fracturing the family.
By Maurie Backman
