Retirement News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger. I'm a Financial Planner: How to Dodge a Retirement Danger You May Not Have Heard About Timing is everything, and sequence of returns risk can mean the difference between a retirement nest egg that's overflowing … or empty. The 7 Worst Assets to Leave Your Kids or Grandkids How Confident Retirees Think Differently About Their Future What's My Social Security Full Retirement Age? Explore Retirement Medicare Annuities Social Security Long-term Care Retirement Plans Retirement Planning Happy Retirement Estate Planning Asset Allocation Inheritance Latest Medicare Premiums 2026: Projected IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and D Will you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge next year? It depends on a few factors. The Rule of 1,000 Hours in Retirement For retirees, the rule of 1,000 hours brings intention and clarity to your day. Because time is the most valuable thing you can spend. 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. Why Do People Retire in Florida? 9 Things You Must Know Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches. Social Security Payment Schedule for 2026 Find out when you can expect your 2026 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday. The Rule of 55 in a 401(k): One Way to Fund Early Retirement The Rule of 55 lets you access your 401(k) retirement funds early. When paired with other strategies, it could help you kiss the office goodbye. Backdoor Roth IRAs: Help Your Kids Keep More of Their Inheritance Converting to a backdoor Roth IRA via an IRS "loophole" is an estate planning tool that gives heirs tax-free income in retirement. It can help you, too. Kiplinger News Quiz, Oct 24: Dave Ramsey retirement mistakes Weekly Quiz We covered the Netflix stock slump, estate taxes and Dave Ramsey's words of wisdom this week, but why? Test yourself on the latest financial and business news. Weekly Quiz Eight Factors to Consider When Considering a Roth Conversion Roth conversions, which transform traditional IRAs into Roth IRAs, are a powerful retirement and tax tool. Here are eight facts to get you started. 9 Things You Must Know About Medicare's Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) Surcharges Medicare Here's what you need to know about who gets charged and why, as well as when the fees can be waived. Medicare 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
