Retirement

Gold is soaring. Here's how to add a gold IRA or ETF to your portfolio in order to hedge against inflation and volatility. But retirees should tread carefully.

By Javier Simon

Sixty-two is the average retirement age in America, but Dave Ramsey explains to Kiplinger why leaving the workforce early could harm your financial security.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Sitting on little gold mines? It's natural to want to cash out when you retire. Here’s why you may not want to.

By Donna Fuscaldo

How did your 401(k) balance and savings rate rank vs savers your age in the first quarter of 2026? Learn the keys to building a retirement account that will last a lifetime.

By Adam Shell

Quiz The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel regularly write about annuities.

By Joyce Lamb

Anchoring your retirement plan to short-term inflation is the financial equivalent of a gas tank running on empty — it works great until it leaves you stranded.

By Jesse W. Hurst, CFP®, AIF®