Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: June 2025
The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at the numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Retirement Calculator: How Much Do I Need to Retire?
retirement planning Our Retirement Calculator estimates the future value of your retirement savings and determines how much more you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Are You a Retirement Millionaire Too Afraid to Spend?
Don't let regret haunt you. Here are five ways to safely enjoy your sizable retirement nest egg.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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High Mortgage Rates Are Holding My Retirement Hostage: Can I Still Downsize and Retire?
We ask retirement wealth advisers what to do.
By Maurie Backman Published
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Five Big Beautiful Bill Changes and How Wealthy Retirees Can Benefit
Here's how wealthy retirees can plan for the changes in the new tax legislation, including what it means for tax rates, the SALT cap, charitable giving, estate taxes and other deductions and credits.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Bank Closing Down? 5 Must-Know Strategies for Retirees
Concerned about your bank closing? For retirees who prefer in-person banking, here's what you can do now.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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This Measles Side Effect Can Undo Years of Immunity: Are You Safe?
Older adults may lack protection from measles, which can cause their immune systems to "unlearn" previous defenses to infectious diseases. Here's what to do.
By Christy Bieber Last updated
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Can AI Help With Your Finances?
ChatGPT and other artificial-intelligence tools will streamline certain tasks, but don't count on them to get everything right.
By Laura Petrecca Published
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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Five Smart Moves for DIY Investors
You'll go further as a DIY investor with a solid game plan. Here are five tips to help you put together a strategy you can rely on over the years to come.
By Vincent Birardi, CFP®, AIF®, MBA Published