Retirement

Making Your Money Last

Boost Your
Social Security Benefits

These little-known strategies will help you make the most of your benefits.

Saving for Retirement

Repair, Rebuild, Retire

Your bridge to retirement may not seem so stable these days. Here's how you can take charge again.

Saving for Retirement

Target-Date Funds
Get a Makeover

Critics say these mutual funds are too risky and want them to cut back on stocks.

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"Until the recent crash, if you saved a buck a month, you were ahead of most Americans! So judging your savings by other people's savings is a fool's game." – Puck

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Two Approaches for a Nest Egg

One editor says stick with stocks. The other says you need to add a guaranteed stream of income.

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The Retirement Timeline

As you rebuild your savings to reach your retirement dreams, there are some important milestones to keep in mind.

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Kiplinger's Retirement Report

Selected Articles From Retirement Report

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Don't Fall for Con Artists' Tricks

In the October cover story, Retirement Report spells out the latest scams con artists are using to prey on seniors.

Saving for Retirement

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Build Your Own Retirement Plan

This reader's employer doesn't offer a retirement-savings plan. But there are ways he can mimic the tax advantages of a 401(k) on his own.

Spending in Retirement

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Guaranteed Income for Life

Many retirees face a new challenge: how to generate enough income to pay the bills. An annuity may help stretch retirement savings.

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Putting IRA Withdrawals Back Into Your Account

Kimberly Lankford

The IRS recently extended the period during which you can put 2009 distributions back into an IRA without tax consequences.

Tools & Calculators

Recoup Your Savings

Nest egg hit hard in the meltdown? Calculate how long it'll take to get your money back.

Will My Savings Meet My Retirement-Income Needs?

Use our calculator to see if your nest egg will provide you enough income in retirement.

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