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Investing
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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Five Lesser-Known Ways to Avoid Estate Tax
The clock is ticking on the estate and gift tax provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, so the sooner you act on removing assets from your estate, the better.
By Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Is a Silent Wealth Killer Stalking Your Retirement?
Poor tax planning can drain your retirement of tens or even hundreds of thousands. Stop the bleeding with a laser focus on tax efficiency.
By Connor Zimmer, CFP® Published
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Put Time on Your Side With This Simple Retirement Strategy
A financial professional recommends thinking in terms of three financial stages — active years, slower-paced years and later years — assigning each one a unique bucket of investments.
By Pete Tychsen, Investment Adviser Representative Published
Personal Finance
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Struggling with How to Plan a Trip? These 7 Companies Will Help
A review of several of the best and most unique travel companies to help plan your next vacation.
By Becca van Sambeck Published
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Travel Deals for Retirees: Hotels, Cruises and More
Older adults can access special discounts on a variety of travel deals, including hotel stays, airfare, car rentals, cruises, attractions, and entertainment.
By Emma Patch Published
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'Food Tax': Which States Still Tax Groceries in 2025?
State Tax These 11 states still tax groceries, but that figure is shrinking.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
Meet Kiplinger's Experts
Taxes
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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Five Lesser-Known Ways to Avoid Estate Tax
The clock is ticking on the estate and gift tax provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, so the sooner you act on removing assets from your estate, the better.
By Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Is a Silent Wealth Killer Stalking Your Retirement?
Poor tax planning can drain your retirement of tens or even hundreds of thousands. Stop the bleeding with a laser focus on tax efficiency.
By Connor Zimmer, CFP® Published
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'Food Tax': Which States Still Tax Groceries in 2025?
State Tax These 11 states still tax groceries, but that figure is shrinking.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
Retirement
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Running Out of Money in Retirement: Nine Steps to Reduce the Risk
Quit worrying about money and enjoy a carefree retirement. Sounds good, right? Well, if you follow these nine steps from a financial adviser, you could be on your way to that goal.
By William Thatcher Published
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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Five Lesser-Known Ways to Avoid Estate Tax
The clock is ticking on the estate and gift tax provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, so the sooner you act on removing assets from your estate, the better.
By Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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The Best Places for LGBTQ People to Retire in the US
Though marriage equality and laws blocking employment discrimination are in effect across the land, some cities and states are havens for the LGBTQ community.
By Drew Limsky Published
Real Estate
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Check Your Mailbox: Wells Fargo Settlement Payments Have Begun
Wells Fargo settlement customers whose mortgages were placed in forbearance without their permission should keep an eye on the mail, as checks are going out.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Will 2025 Be a Good Year to Sell Your House?
Explore whether 2025 is the right time to sell your home. Learn about trends in mortgage rates, home prices, buyer demographics and economic factors shaping the housing market.
By Carla Ayers Last updated
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How a Retirement Housing Navigator Can Help You Reimagine Your Next Chapter
Specialized housing guidance from an expert can transform your move into an empowering new beginning.
By David Conti, CPRC Last updated
Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Rates in a Narrow Band Until Data Show a Slowing Economy
Forecasts A weaker economy should nudge rates lower, outweighing inflation concerns, but no major move is expected unless a recession hits.
By David Payne Last updated
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Trump's Second 100 Days
The Kiplinger Letter President Trump's agenda faces legal and legislative roadblocks.
By Matthew Housiaux Last updated
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Existing Home Sales Fall Again
Economic Outlooks Home prices keep rising, but the rate of increase continues to slow.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
Economic Outlooks
More from Kiplinger
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Struggling with How to Plan a Trip? These 7 Companies Will Help
A review of several of the best and most unique travel companies to help plan your next vacation.
By Becca van Sambeck Published
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Travel Deals for Retirees: Hotels, Cruises and More
Older adults can access special discounts on a variety of travel deals, including hotel stays, airfare, car rentals, cruises, attractions, and entertainment.
By Emma Patch Published
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Hallmark Raising Prices Due to Tariffs: What You Need to Know
Tariffs Even some companies with U.S.-based manufacturing are impacted by the Trump administration’s trade dispute.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: Trade Gap Expands in March to Record Level
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Five Underrated Travel Destinations Worth Exploring in 2025
Tired of the crowds in Paris or Rome? These under-the-radar international spots are safe, scenic and surprisingly affordable.
By Brittany Leitner Published
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Social Security Under Trump Live Updates: Retirement Dreaming Amid Social Security, Market Uncertainty
Social Security Blog Social Security is undergoing big changes in 2025 under President Trump. Get live daily news, updates, tips and analysis to help you navigate the developments.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
Social Security Blog