Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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4 Retirement Risks Business Owners Often OverlookRetirement can be hard for business owners who've tied up their net worth — and sense of purpose — in one company. Find out how to make your exit successful.
By David Lukas, Investment Adviser Representative
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Take a Sabbatical Over Early Retirement for a Cheaper ResetA sabbatical can help you get over burnout, explore a new career or hobby and won't break your retirement if done right.
By Jacob Schroeder
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The Y Rule of Retirement: Why Men Need to Plan DifferentlyIf you have a Y chromosome (because you're a guy), following the 'Y rule of retirement' can help you transition to this new life stage with grace.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Are These 5 Stealth Costs Draining Your Retirement?The bills they don’t see coming cause the most angst for retirees. Here's what to look out for.
By Brian O'Connell
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The 6 Best Places to Put Your 2026 Tax Refund for GrowthUse your 2026 tax refund to boost short-term or long-term financial goals by putting it in one of these six places.
By Rachael Green
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9 Habits for a Happy Retirementhappy retirement A long and happy retirement takes more than just money. Here are nine things happy retirees do — besides dutifully saving the money they’ll need to quit the 9-to-5 grind.
By Jacob Schroeder
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10 Myths About Health Savings Accountssavings When you’re choosing a health plan for the year, one option may be a high-deductible plan that makes you eligible to contribute to a health savings account.
By Kimberly Lankford
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My Husband Wants Me to Stop Giving Each of Our 'Kids' $1K/monthWe are 68 and retired with $6.8 million. I just want to help our adult kids pay for daycare and camp for our grandchildren. Should I stop?
By Maurie Backman
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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College SavingsUse the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.
By Erin Bendig
