IRAs
News, insights and expert analysis on iras from the team at Kiplinger.
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IRA Conversion to Roth: Rules to Convert an IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA
An IRA conversion can give you a leg-up in retirement with tax-free income. But proceed with caution.
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Want to Retire With $100K a Year? Here's How Much to Save
What "magic number" will be enough to generate $100K a year in retirement income? We do the math for you.
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Your State Wants to Help You Save for Retirement. Here's How
Maximize your side hustle by saving for retirement through a state auto-IRA. You might even get matching funds from a federal program in 2027.
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How to Calculate RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions)
Tools Understand when and how to calculate RMDs and avoid stiff penalties from your tax-deferred IRA.
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The Average IRA Balance by Age
Knowing how the average IRA balance of peers compares to your own could be the nudge you need to save more for retirement — or pat yourself on the back.
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Rich' Tricks to Volunteer and Donate in Retirement
There may be some tax benefits to giving back in retirement.
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement 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.
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Roth IRA Contribution Limits for 2025
Roth IRAs Roth IRAs allow you to fund your 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 2025 limits and income-based phaseouts.
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The Average Retirement Savings by Age: Are You Keeping Up?
Think you may have more retirement savings than your peers? Here's your answer.
