Retirement News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger. The Average Millennial 401(k) Balance is Not 'Superbad' Millennials may not have saved enough for retirement, but how bad can it be if your fake ID name is "McLovin"? Why Every Grandparent Should Consider a Custodial Roth IRA Now 7 Must-See Historic Sites to Visit With Your Grandkids for America's 250th The 'Wait-to-Win' Rule of Retirement Can Add $1,100 to Your Monthly Check Explore Retirement Asset Allocation Long-term Care Retirement Plans Annuities Inheritance Medicare Estate Planning Happy Retirement Social Security Retirement Planning Latest We Are 57 and Want to Take Two Years Off to Travel We have saved $7 million, and our round-the-world trip will cost $800K. We both had parents who died in their 60s, so we want to travel while we are "young." Will Your Retirement Income Trigger the IRMAA This Year? Medicare costs can spike if your income triggers the income-related monthly adjustment amount. Here's what to expect in 2026 and how to avoid it in the future. By Philip Segal, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP® How This 529 'Superfund' Strategy Can Transform Your Estate Plan This 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses. By Erin Bendig The Average Monthly Social Security Check: March 2026 The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at March's numbers and why they matter. By Donna LeValley The Small Cruises We'd Book Now for a 2026 Retirement Splurge The new way to sail: Why boutique yacht cruises are the ultimate retirement reward. By Kathryn Pomroy The Average Retirement Savings by Age: Are You Keeping Up? Think you may have more retirement savings than your peers? Here's your answer. By Donna LeValley I'm 74 and Don't Want My Beloved Dog to Go to My Adult Kids We asked estate planners how to protect his one-year-old dog when his heirs aren't up to the task. By Donna Fuscaldo Want to Map Out an Estate Plan? Find Your 'Legacy Tribe' First Before you confirm any estate plans, look in the mirror — your philosophy on life will inform your legacy, and that will allow a meaningful plan to unfold. By Feroz Ansari, CFP® We've Survived Bladder Cancer. Tough Love Isn't What We Need Bladder cancer survivors and a therapist share the realities of living with a stoma and how relatives can support loved ones as they rebuild their identity. By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. The Average Social Security Check by Age Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future. By Donna LeValley 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
