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Seven of the Best Budgeting Apps for 2025
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Three Essential Estate Planning Steps to Protect Your Nest Egg
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Best Jobs for Retirees
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What the Senate's Vote to Repeal CFPB Bank Overdraft Fees Cap Means For You
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Investing
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Worried About Market Volatility? These Are Five of the Safest Vanguard Funds to Own
recession The safest Vanguard funds can help prepare investors for continued market tumult, but without high fees.
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When Is the Next Jobs Report?
Jobs Signs of softness in the labor market should be supportive of rate cuts.
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Best Energy ETFs to Buy
ETFs Energy ETFs can help investors earn income, hedge against inflation or speculate on commodity prices. Here are five we like.
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Personal Finance
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When Is the Next Jobs Report?
Jobs Signs of softness in the labor market should be supportive of rate cuts.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
No-penalty CDs give you the best of both worlds. You'll earn a healthy rate of return with the ability to take some withdrawals throughout the term.
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
If you're looking to save for short-term goals, a five-year CD offers a risk-free way to grow your money.
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Taxes
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How Long Should You Keep Tax Records?
Tax Records The IRS hasn't gone away — so don’t destroy tax documents until the time limit for an audit runs out, or maybe even longer.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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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 Last updated
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U.S. Treasury to Eliminate Paper Checks: What It Means for Tax Refunds, Social Security
Treasury President Trump signed an executive order forcing the federal government to phase out paper check disbursements by the fall.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Graduating From College? Six Smart Financial Steps to Start Taking Now
Getting a head start on your finances can ensure you start adulthood on the best foot possible.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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Three Ways to Set Up Your Finances for Success This Year
If you want to set yourself up for success, you need to approach your wealth from all sides, from lifestyle expenses to investments.
By Justin Donald Published
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The Power of Compound Interest: How to Turn Small Investments Into Big Wealth
The key is understanding how it works and how to maximize its potential to build financial security.
By Bob Chitrathorn Published
Retirement
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Social Security Under Trump: Live Updates to Keep You Up to Date
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
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What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far
Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting Medicare. Here's a roundup.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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10 Things to Know About Working in Retirement
Working in retirement could give you more money but also could impact some benefits.
By David Rodeck Last updated
Real Estate
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5 Gorgeous Lake Houses for Sale Around the US
Kiplinger's "Listed" series brings you a collection of beautiful houses for sale on lakes.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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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
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13 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund
tax refunds If you have a refund check coming your way, consider using it to bolster your personal balance sheet.
By Carla Ayers Last updated
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Economic Forecasts
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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
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Kiplinger Business Spending Outlook: Still Cautious for Now
Economic Forecasts Businesses will invest more after the election is in the rearview mirror.
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What DOGE is Doing Now
The Kiplinger Letter As Musk's DOGE pursues its ambitious agenda, uncertainty and legal challenges are mounting — causing frustration for Trump.
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Should You Start a Business in Retirement? Here's What You Need to Know
Whether you've always wanted to own your own company or just want to stay active or have more retirement money, starting a business in retirement is possible. Here's what to consider.
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Kiplinger Business Spending Outlook: Still Cautious for Now
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