Retirement Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on retirement planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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The 10 Most Costly Social Security Mistakes to Avoid
Want to maximize your Social Security check? Learn the 10 most common Social Security filing errors and the steps you need to take to boost your guaranteed retirement income.
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How to Retire Early in Seven Steps
Here is the secret sauce for how to retire early. Just be sure it's what you really want.
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To Keep Your Retirement on Track, Control These Three Levers
Think of investing in terms of time, savings and risk. By carefully monitoring all three, you'll keep your retirement plans heading in the right direction.
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2026 Social Security COLA is 2.8%: What You Need to Know
The SSA has announced the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), the new maximum taxable wage cap, and the earnings requirements for Social Security credits.
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Quiz: How Well Do You Understand the Social Security Earnings Test?
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the Social Security earnings test in our quick quiz.
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Deciding on Senior Living? 10 Things You Should Know
Senior living options are no longer God's waiting room.
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Take It From a Tax Expert: The True Measure of Your Retirement Readiness Isn't the Size of Your Nest Egg
A sizable nest egg is a good start, but your plan should include two to five years of basic expenses in conservative, liquid accounts as a buffer against market volatility, inflation and taxes.
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The Rule of 1,000 Hours in Retirement
For retirees, the rule of 1,000 hours brings intention and clarity to your day. Because time is the most valuable thing you can spend.
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Why Do People Retire in Florida? 9 Things You Must Know
Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
