Retirement News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger. The Average 401(k) Balance by Age and Generation in 2026 How did your 401(k) balance and savings rate rank vs savers your age in the first quarter of 2026? Learn the keys to building a retirement account that will last a lifetime. 70 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free Whole Life Insurance: Stealth Retirement Tool or Waste of Money? How to Fire Your Financial Adviser (Who Is Also a Friend) Explore Retirement Retirement Plans Social Security Inheritance Estate Planning Happy Retirement Retirement Planning Asset Allocation Long-term Care Annuities Medicare Latest Retirement Calculator: How Much Do I Need to Retire? Tools Our Retirement Calculator helps you estimate the future value of your retirement savings and how much you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal. Tools Master Your Fed Knowledge: Take Our Quick Federal Reserve Quiz Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the Federal Reserve and how its actions impact your money in our quick quiz. By Karee Venema Quiz Best Places to Retire in the US Whether it's warmer weather, quality health care or a low tax burden, these states offer retirees a sweet spot to live in after leaving work. By Kathryn Pomroy Worst Places to Retire in the US The worst places to retire tend to lag in quality of life, health care and affordability, according to WalletHub's 2025 survey. Is your state the worst? By Kathryn Pomroy Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance at Age 50, 55, 60 and 65 Long-term care insurance can help offset one of the biggest financial blind spots in retirement. But timing and strategy are everything. By Maurie Backman 5 Tax-Saving Strategies That Can Lead to a Better Retirement Americans are working for more companies across their lifetime — and for far longer. That can lead to greater tax liabilities you'll need to plan for. By Martin Schamis, CFP® 8 Rules for Choosing the Right Financial Adviser Not all advisers are created equal. Here's how to find one qualified to manage your wealth and protect your legacy. By Laura Gariepy 9 Ways To Save on Your Next Luxury Trip Looking for ways to stretch your retirement dollars? Follow these tips to get a deal on your next vacation. By Donna Fuscaldo 6 Fun (and Cheap) Ways to Stay Busy in Retirement It's not all about the big trips and special occasions. There are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself day-to-day in retirement without breaking the bank. By Maurie Backman Do You Know How Working in Retirement Affects Your Benefits? Quiz How much do you know about the impact on Social Security, taxes and healthcare when you work past retirement age or decide to "unretire"? By Charlotte Gorbold Quiz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
