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Retirement

News, insights and expert analysis on retirement from the team at Kiplinger.

17 States With Scary Estate and Inheritance Taxes

Estate Tax Over a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.

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Five Estate Planning Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

From procrastination to AI, these five estate planning pitfalls could mean your heirs are left with bureaucratic hassles — or a reduced inheritance.
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.
15 Money-Saving Travel Tips for Retirees

travel Globetrotting in your golden years doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are some ways to cut down on your travel expenses.

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15 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online

retirement Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online.

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Want the Maximum Social Security Check in 2026? Here's What You Need to Do Now

As 2025 winds down, the maximum Social Security check sits at $5,108. Want the top-tier payout in 2026 — or at least the biggest check possible down the line? Act before the ball drops.
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.

Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?

Payroll Taxes The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year.

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CMS Brings Back Furloughed Staff for Open Enrollment Lifeline

The government has recalled approximately 3,000 workers to assist with Medicare and ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment.
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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