Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Retirement Savings On Track? How Much You Should Have By 60 and 65
See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 55 and 60
See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55
See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: December 2025
The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at December's numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley
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When to Apply for Social Security Payments? Your Age Matters
Do you know when to apply for Social Security benefits? What's the best age to start receiving monthly payments? Part of the answer lies in your birth year.
By Donna LeValley
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4 Estate Planning Documents Every High-Net-Worth Family Needs
The key to successful estate planning for HNW families isn't just drafting these four documents, but ensuring they're current and immediately accessible.
By Howard A. Enders
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Love and Legacy: What Couples Rarely Talk About (But Should)
Couples who talk openly about finances, including estate planning, are more likely to head into retirement joyfully. How can you get the conversation going?
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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Want to Be a 401(k) Millionaire? Here’s How
Join the 401(k) millionaires' club by following these 4 steps.
By Adam Shell
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I want to sell our beach house to retire now, but my wife wants to keep it.
I want to sell the $610K vacation home and retire now, but my wife envisions a beach retirement in 8 years. We asked financial advisers to weigh in.
By Maurie Backman
