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News, insights and expert analysis on iras from the team at Kiplinger.
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Auto-IRAs: A Smart Boost to Your Retirement Strategy?
Does your state allow automatic IRAs for employees without a 401(k)? It could be a powerful tool for your retirement.
By Brandon Renfro Published
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SIMPLE IRA: What It Is and How It Works
A SIMPLE IRA allows self-employed and small business owners to contribute funds toward their employees' and their own retirement savings.
By Seychelle Thomas Last updated
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Eight Year-End Financial Tasks to Check Off Your To-Do List
The end of the year is already chockfull of important things to do, but don't let these seven fall through the cracks. You'll thank yourself in 2025.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ Last updated
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Five Ways the Election Could Change Your Retirement
From taxes to Social Security and beyond, the election could change your retirement depending on which candidate wins. Who takes the House and Senate also matters.
By Adam Shell Published
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Should You Keep Your 401(k) When You Retire?
Here are three primary reasons you might want to consider moving your retirement money from your 401(k) to an IRA once you retire.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Do You Have to Take Money Out of Your Inherited IRA?
A reprieve for adult children and other non-spouse beneficiaries of inherited IRAs will end in 2025.
By Sandra Block Published
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Sending a Child to College? 10 Money-Saving Tips and Tricks
college To help keep costs under control during the school year, here are 10 things that parents of college students can think about trying.
By Daniel Fan, J.D., LL.M., CFP Last updated
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An IRA Contribution Option You Might Not Know
IRAs Retirement savings might not have to take a back seat just because your partner doesn't earn income.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Tap an IRA Early, Delay Social Security
social security This strategy could lower your lifetime tax bite, let you collect higher benefits and extend the longevity of your portfolio.
By Susan B. Garland Last updated
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