IRAs
News, insights and expert analysis on iras from the team at Kiplinger.
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IRA Conversion to Roth: Rules to Convert an IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA
An IRA conversion can give you a leg-up in retirement with tax-free income. But proceed with caution.
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Want to Retire With $100K a Year? Here's How Much to Save
What "magic number" will be enough to generate $100K a year in retirement income? We do the math for you.
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Your State Wants to Help You Save for Retirement. Here's How
Maximize your side hustle by saving for retirement through a state auto-IRA. You might even get matching funds from a federal program in 2027.
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How to Calculate RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions)
Tools Understand when and how to calculate RMDs and avoid stiff penalties from your tax-deferred IRA.
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The Average IRA Balance by Age
Knowing how the average IRA balance of peers compares to your own could be the nudge you need to save more for retirement — or pat yourself on the back.
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'Rich' Tricks to Volunteer and Donate in Retirement
There may be some tax benefits to giving back in retirement.
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Roth IRA Contribution Limits for 2025
Roth IRAs Roth IRAs allow you to fund your retirement with after-tax dollars while you're working, and then withdraw those contributions and earnings tax-free when you retire. Here's a look at 2025 limits and income-based phaseouts.
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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.
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This Might Be What Your Retirement Portfolio Is Missing
You can supplement your retirement nest egg or save for other goals with a taxable brokerage account.
