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Where to Invest in the Back Half of 2025
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This Savings Account Earns You More Than $4,000. Here's How
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What is the IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)?
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How to Cut Your Auto and Home Insurance Bills This Year
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Investing
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Near New Highs
The S&P 500 hasn't hit a new high since February. It's been since December for the Nasdaq.
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TIPS vs I-Bonds
Both TIPS and I-bonds are hedges against inflation. Learn about the pros and cons of each before you invest.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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The Benefits of I Bonds vs EE Bonds to Store Your Savings
All of the information you'll need to choose between Series I and EE savings bonds is right here.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
Personal Finance
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What Is a Safe Harbor 401(k)?
Part of the Small Business Job Protection Act, this type of 401(k) makes it easier for small businesses to offer retirement plans to their employees.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Best 1-Year CD Rates
Savings The best 1-year CD rates help you earn returns as high as 4.40%. See our top picks.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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When Is Amazon Prime Day? Everything We Know So Far, Plus Early Deals
Amazon Prime Here are the key Amazon Prime Day dates and details you need to know, plus some of our favorite early deals to shop ahead of the sale.
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Taxes
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2025 SALT Cap Could Hurt Top 'Hidden Home Cost'
Tax Deductions The latest GOP tax bill might make hidden homeowner costs worse for you. Here’s how.
By Kate Schubel Published
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Don't Miss These Four Tax Breaks for Americans Living Abroad in 2025
International Tax U.S. expats can reduce their tax burden by taking advantage of a handful of tax credits and deductions.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Technology Unleashes the Power of Year-Round Tax-Loss Harvesting
Tech advancements have made it possible to continuously monitor and rebalance portfolios, allowing for harvesting losses throughout the year rather than just once a year.
By David Stern, CFA® Published
Retirement
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Is Your IRA Protected from Creditors in Bankruptcy?
Can creditors take some or part of your IRA funds if you file for bankruptcy? Learn more about the federal protections that exist and to what extent they protect your IRAs.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Need More Money for Retirement? You May Have Already Saved It. Here are Nine Ways to Find Your Lost 401(k).
Over 29 million lost 401(k) accounts worth almost $1.65 trillion have been forgotten by their owners. Here are nine ways you can locate your account.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Will an AI Robot Take Care of You in Old Age?
AI Robots may be just the help older adults and their caretakers need for a host of tasks. Just don't expect it to be a cute little humanoid — yet.
By Jacob Schroeder Published
Real Estate
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Real Estate Bridge Funds: An Expert Guide to Investing in a Volatile Market
Investors looking for passive income are buying into these funds, which offer capital to borrowers for short-term financing.
By Edward E. Fernandez Published
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How to Protect Your Home From Deed Theft
Scams Protect yourself from deed theft with these free steps. You don’t need to pay a company to protect your your home title.
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The True Costs of Owning a Second Home
What to consider before buying a vacation home, including mortgages, insurance, taxes, and upkeep.
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Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: Don’t Be Fooled by Recent Growth
Kiplinger Forecasts Read Kiplinger's latest GDP forecast — we assess the state of the economy and review the gross domestic product growth rate.
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook
Forecasts Interest rates will stay in a holding pattern, as concerns about future inflation balance fears of an economic slowdown. The Federal Reserve is also on hold.
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Car Buying Splurge Comes to An End
Economic Forecasts Retail sales fall as car sales retreat. Other non-gas sales are little changed.
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