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: July 2026The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at July's numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley
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Are You Really on Your Best Investing Behavior? Take Our QuizQuiz You're only human. And your biggest error as an investor might be simply failing to recognize a basic evolutionary fact. Our quiz can help you do that.
By David Dittman
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4 Urgent Questions About 529 Plans and College SavingsIn this week's Wealth Wise advice column, financial experts answer four critical questions about rising tuition, shifting job markets, and navigating the new 529 plan rules.
By Maurie Backman
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Your Financial Plan Still Needs a Human TouchAI can clarify information, but for key financial decisions, here's why it shouldn't replace an adviser who knows your family, your history and your values.
By Frank J. Legan
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How Annuities Can Fill the Social Security Spousal GapSpouses who collect substantial Social Security benefits may see a significant drop in income when one dies. These annuities can help make up for the loss.
By Ken Nuss
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The Real Cost of Retiring in Florida: Local Expert TipsWho better to explain the taxes and other costs that newcomers to Florida may not expect than a wealth manager who's lived and worked there for 30 years?
By Lauren Traulsen
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A Social Security Guide for Gen Z and MillennialsSocial Security may still be part of the retirement picture for younger workers, but it shouldn't be the cornerstone of your strategy. How to adapt.
By Vincent Birardi, CFP®, AIF®, MBA
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Are You Ready to Spend in Retirement? 5 QuestionsShifting from saving to spending in retirement requires a new way of thinking. Answer these five questions to find out if you're ready for this next chapter.
By Vincent Sgro
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A Financial Checklist for Your 70sIt's time to enjoy the wealth you've built without worrying about inflation and surprise expenses wiping out your savings. Here's how.
By Rachael Green
