We thought our retirement budget was set, but these 6 'spring surprises' are costing us a fortune

Spring is here, but so are the bills. From HVAC tune-ups to surging travel costs, here are 6 hidden expenses retirees must plan for in 2026.

# We thought our retirement budget was set, but these 6 'spring surprises' are costing us a fortune Spring is here, but so are the bills. From HVAC tune-ups to surging travel costs, here are 6 hidden expenses retirees must plan for in 2026. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/spring-surprises-are-costing-us-a-fortune) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*