Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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How This 529 'Superfund' Strategy Can Transform Your Estate PlanThis 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses.
By Erin Bendig
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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: March 2026The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at March's numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley
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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
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I'm 74 and Don't Want My Beloved Dog to Go to My Adult KidsWe asked estate planners how to protect his one-year-old dog when his heirs aren't up to the task.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The Average Social Security Check by AgeCompare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley
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The Average Social Security Check in Every StateDo 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 Rule of $1,000: Is This Retirement Rule Right for You?The rule of $ 1,000 a month can estimate how much you need to save for retirement. Here's how this rule of thumb compares to other guesstimates.
By Adam Shell
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We're Retired and Wealthy. I Want to Splurge but My Wife Says 'No.'We're 67 with $5.8 million after years of scrimping. I want to spend $300K on much-needed home renovations and a new car. How can I get my wife to loosen up on spending?
By Maurie Backman
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When Managing Your Wealth Feels Like a Pain, SimplifyMultiple accounts, inherited assets and life transitions can make finances harder to manage when you retire. Simplifying what you have is a smart move.
By Frank J. Legan
