Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Are You 'Too Old' to Benefit From an Annuity?
Probably not, even if you're in your 70s or 80s, but it depends on your circumstances and the kind of annuity you're considering.
By Ken Nuss
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Seeing Retirement Ahead? Why Your 50s Will Be So Significant
This is the perfect time to assess whether your retirement planning is on track and determine what steps you need to take if it's not.
By Kristy Eller
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Your Retirement Isn't Set in Stone, But It Can Be a Work of Art
Setting and forgetting your retirement plan will make it hard to cope with life's challenges. Instead, consider redrawing and refining your plan as you go.
By Bonnie Treichel
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The Roth IRA Advantage: 10 Things Every Saver Needs to Understand
Financial Planning A Roth IRA can be a great way to save for retirement, as the accounts have no required minimum distributions and you can withdraw the money tax-free.
By Jackie Stewart
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The Average Social Security Check in Every State
Do 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 Retirement Rule of $1 More
The Rule of $1 More explains how to plan for critical retirement thresholds. "You don't want to step off a cliff just because of $1 more."
By Jacob Schroeder
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Why Picking a Retirement Age Feels Impossible (and How to Finally Decide)
Struggling with picking a date? Experts explain how to get out of your head and retire on your own terms.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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For the 2% Club, Guardrails and the 4% Rule Do Not Work
For retirees with a pension, traditional withdrawal rules could be too restrictive. You need a tailored income plan that is much more flexible and realistic.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Now Is the Time to Start Designing Your 2027 Retirement
This is when you should be shifting your focus from growing your portfolio to designing an income and tax strategy that aligns your resources with your purpose.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
