Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Retired? How to Drop the Guilt and Spend Your Nest Egg
Transitioning from a lifetime of diligent saving to enjoying your wealth in retirement tends to be riddled with guilt, but it doesn't have to be that way.
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Separate the Pros and Pretenders: Do You Have a Great Adviser?
Do you leave meetings with your financial adviser feeling as though you've been bulldozed into decisions or you're unsure of what you're paying for?
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I Retired at 60 Two Years Ago With $3.1 Million. My 62-Year-Old Wife Still Works Because She Wants to, but She Resents My Free Time. Help!
We asked a psychologist and a mediation expert for advice.
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Five Downsides of Dividend Investing for Retirees
Can you rely on dividend-paying stocks for retirement income? You'd have to be extremely wealthy — and even then, the downsides could be considerable.
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Is a 55+ Community Right For You?
Before you sign on the dotted line, consider HOA fees and community culture.
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The 10 Most Costly Social Security Mistakes to Avoid
Want to maximize your Social Security check? Learn the 10 most common Social Security filing errors and the steps you need to take to boost your guaranteed retirement income.
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How to Retire Early in Seven Steps
Here is the secret sauce for how to retire early. Just be sure it's what you really want.
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To Keep Your Retirement on Track, Control These Three Levers
Think of investing in terms of time, savings and risk. By carefully monitoring all three, you'll keep your retirement plans heading in the right direction.
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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.
