Features
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The New 65? Why the Healthiest Retirees Are Throwing Out the Old Playbook
Planning to live to 95? Why your retirement strategy needs a 'healthspan' reset.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Is Your Car Making You a Distracted Driver?
You do your best to stay focused on the road, but some features on newer cars are demanding more and more of your attention.
By Rachael Green
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How a Milwaukee Insurance Adjustor Hit $1M and Retired at 59
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
By Joyce Lamb
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Could Your Roth Conversion Bump You Into a 50% Tax Rate?
Extra income from Roth conversions can cause your marginal rate to spike far above your visible tax bracket. Here's what to watch for — and how to plan.
By Ethan M. West
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April Brings Showers, Flowers and Your Financial Fitness Plan
These actionable strategies — covering wealth transfer, investments and communication — can help you build a life and legacy that reflects your values.
By Mindy Neira, CFP®, ChSNC®
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A 'Trust Reveal' Isn't the Way to Transfer Wealth — This Is
Wealth transfer isn't about dramatically revealing the size of an inheritance. It's about communicating your story and preparing heirs to uphold shared values.
By Jessica Andrews
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How to Keep the Magnificent 7 From Endangering Your Portfolio
An investing approach that's different from "buying the index" lets you invest without so much exposure to the potential volatility of the big tech stocks.
By Jared Elson, Investment Adviser
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?
Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?
By Elaine Silvestrini
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Walmart Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Walmart Walmart stock has beaten the broader market by a solid margin over the past couple of decades.
By Dan Burrows
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529 Plans: Everything You Need to Know
529 Plans 529 plans offer convenience and potential tax benefits when saving for education. That said, there are still a range of rules you’ll need to know (and follow).
By Elaine Silvestrini
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Energy Costs Will Retreat Slowly
Economic Forecasts The inflation report for April will show another large jump in prices. Inflation should hit 4.0%, then ease as energy costs come down.
By David Payne
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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8 Facts You Need to Know About Stock Market Corrections
Markets Scary as they are, drawdowns are a normal part of the investing process. Having a financial plan in place and sticking to it is every investor's best friend.
By Dan Burrows
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Tax Day Trivia: 6 Surprising Facts About Your 2026 Refund
Quiz Take this quiz to see how much you know about April 15th, 2026 — the last day to file your federal tax return.
By Kate Schubel
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TurboTax: Features, Pricing and Filing Options for This Tax Season
A closer look at TurboTax's pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right tax filing software for this tax season.
By Carla Ayers
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Kiplinger 25 Model Portfolios
The Kiplinger 25 Reach your investment goals with these three model portfolio plans using the Kiplinger 25, our favorite no-load mutual funds.
By Nellie S. Huang
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The Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual Funds
The Kiplinger 25 The Kiplinger 25 is a list of our top no-load mutual funds that have proven capable of weathering any storm.
By Nellie S. Huang
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The 25 Best No-Load Mutual Funds You Can Buy
mutual funds The key to building wealth over the long term is buying high-quality, no-load mutual funds run by seasoned stock pickers. Here are our favorites.
By Nellie S. Huang
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The Best Inflation-Proof Investments for Your Portfolio
stocks to buy These stocks and ETFs are some of the best inflation-proof investments, and they're stable enough to shine even if price growth cools.
By Kyle Woodley
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Missouri Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Missouri's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Missouri compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filers
Tax Filing Time is running out for most people to file taxes, but these tips could help you meet the deadline.
By Katelyn Washington
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District of Columbia Tax Guide
State Tax Explore the District of Columbia's tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how District of Columbia compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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More States Have Flat Tax Rates for 2026: What It Means and Who Benefits Most
Income Tax Some states are moving to single‑rate income taxes or cutting existing brackets. That could change how much you keep every payday, especially if you’re thinking about where to live or work next.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Capital Gains Tax Rates 2025 and 2026: What You Need to Know
Capital Gains Tax Navigating capital gains tax can be complex, but knowing the applicable tax rates and thresholds can help you plan your investments.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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When Are Estimated Tax Payments Due in 2026?
Tax Deadlines You make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS if you are self-employed or don’t have taxes withheld from your income for other reasons.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Tax Day: When Is the Last Day to File Your Taxes?
Tax Day Tax Day falls on April 15 this year. However, some people have an extended tax deadline and extra time to file. Are you one of them?
By Rocky Mengle
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Ask the Tax Editor: Questions on Selling a Home
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the home-sale exclusion, calculating tax basis in your home and related topics.
By Joy Taylor
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Inflation at a 2-Year High With War in Iran
The March CPI report, released Friday morning, showed spiking energy costs are boosting inflation. Here's what to know.
By Karee Venema
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5 Quick Tax Tips for 2025 and 2026, From a Financial Planner
These five key tax strategies can help retirees navigate new rules and deductions, reduce your taxes and preserve more of your retirement income.
By Luke McCarty, CFP®, CRPC®
