News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger.
We are 68 and retired with $6.8 million. I just want to help our adult kids pay for daycare and camp for our grandchildren. Should I stop?
By Maurie Backman
Returns still matter, but lasting performance is increasingly defined by how well a plan protects against volatility while preserving flexibility and your legacy.
By Jared Nepa
The Social Security decision should reflect how clients want to spend, withdraw from wealth and experience retirement. Here's how advisers can find that out.
By Matthew Sommer, PhD, CFA®
Use the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.
By Erin Bendig
Check out the best 529 plans of 2026 to find the best plan for your child or grandchild’s college savings.
By Erin Bendig
Quiz From "tax traps" to "safety deposit box blunders," discover the 10 most common mistakes people make when planning their estate.
By Donna LeValley
If you are wondering how to add Treasury bills, bonds and notes to an IRA, there are ways to do so.
By Lisa Gerstner
What "magic number" will be enough to generate $100K a year in retirement income? We do the math for you.
By Adam Shell
Older adults spend more time on screens than any other age group — and retirement doesn't automatically change that. Here's what might actually help.
By Jacob Schroeder
