News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger.
This early-retirement hack lets you tap your retirement savings without tax penalties, helping bridge the gap to Social Security. But you must plan well.
By Jacob Schroeder
Quiz Take our 10-question quiz to test your understanding of the critical milestones and decisions you'll encounter as you turn 65.
By Donna LeValley
Understanding the changes happening to Medicare in 2026 will help you work out whether original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan is best for you.
By Donna LeValley
Should we sign up for a Health Savings Account (HSA) and embrace even more healthcare paperwork? We'd rather plan vacations than track receipts.
By Maurie Backman
Diligent savers who take steps to capitalize on these tax-saving opportunities can keep more of their wealth and even help build a tax-efficient legacy.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
Retirement plans that are properly engineered have less chance of collapsing under the weight of increased longevity and other stresses. Will yours stand up?
By Stephen Schmitt
Many retirees have made Florida their home, but is it right for you? Where you choose to set up your retirement life means considering more than the weather.
By Chris Dixon, RFC®
retirement Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online.
By Bob Niedt
Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
By Bob Niedt
