Retirement News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger. 17 States With Scary Estate and Inheritance Taxes Estate Tax Over a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay. How You Can Guide Your Heirs Through the Great Wealth Transfer Three Creative Ways to Lower Your Retirement Taxes You May Want To Think Twice Before Selling These Four Assets in Retirement Explore Retirement Medicare Annuities Social Security Long-term Care Retirement Plans Retirement Planning Happy Retirement Estate Planning Asset Allocation Inheritance Latest 15 Money-Saving Travel Tips for Retirees travel Globetrotting in your golden years doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are some ways to cut down on your travel expenses. travel 15 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online retirement Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online. retirement Want the Maximum Social Security Check in 2026? Here's What You Need to Do Now As 2025 winds down, the maximum Social Security check sits at $5,108. Want the top-tier payout in 2026 — or at least the biggest check possible down the line? Act before the ball drops. 2026 Social Security COLA is 2.8%: What You Need to Know The SSA has announced the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), the new maximum taxable wage cap, and the earnings requirements for Social Security credits. Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026? Payroll Taxes The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year. Payroll Taxes CMS Brings Back Furloughed Staff for Open Enrollment Lifeline The government has recalled approximately 3,000 workers to assist with Medicare and ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment. Quiz: How Well Do You Understand the Social Security Earnings Test? Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the Social Security earnings test in our quick quiz. Quiz The 'Go Live Your Life' Rule of Retirement Spending The 'guardrails approach' to retirement spending signals when you can spend more and when you need to rein it in, giving you greater flexibility in your post-work life. Best Jobs for Retirees retirement Want to earn extra cash in retirement? Here are 20 of the best jobs to keep your mind and body in shape. retirement Worried About Market Volatility? These Are Five of the Safest Vanguard Funds to Own recession The safest Vanguard funds can help prepare investors for market tumult but without high fees. recession 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
