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Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Have you avoided the eight most common estate planning mistakes? Your family will thank you.
By Daniel Bortz Last updated
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Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses That Come with Free Companion Tickets
We’ve rounded up the two best airline credit card bonuses worth up to $720 to help you rack up miles, earn a companion pass and pay for your next big vacation.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,600 for New Cardholders
Earn up to $1,600 when you sign up for a new credit card. Here are the best welcome offers for new cardholders.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Earn up to $665 With Marriott Bonvoy Cards from American Express
Get up to 95,000 bonus points with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® and the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card. Plus, get a free night. But should you get this card?
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Open Enrollment: Tax Issues to Know and Avoid
Health Coverage Being aware of tax concerns during open enrollment season can help you avoid potentially costly mistakes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Florida Tax Deadline Extension: What You Need to Know
Tax Relief The IRS extended federal tax return file time due to severe storms.
By Kate Schubel Published
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How to Regulate Fintech Without Stifling Growth
Containing fintech is a matter of finding the sweet spot between security and growth.
By Clay Bethune Published
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Collective Investment Trusts: Should Your 401(k) Hold Them?
Your employer-sponsored retirement plan may hold a unique type of investment called a collective investment trust, or CIT. They come with benefits and risks that warrant a closer look.
By Coryanne Hicks Published
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How to Plan for Retirement When Only One Spouse Works
When you're married but only one spouse works, leaving retirement planning to the working partner puts financial security at risk. A joint effort is vital.
By MaryJane LeCroy, CFP® Published
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Can a Judge Tell a Father to Avoid Risky Triathlons for His Sons?
Mom wants Dad to quit participating in triathlons, which are known to have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, but would a family law judge force him to stop?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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How to Roll Over a 401(k) in Five Steps
Here's how to roll over a 401(k) to a traditional IRA, Roth IRA or even to a Roth 401(k).
By Coryanne Hicks Last updated
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Best Stocks to Buy for a Fed Rate Cut
Consider these stock and fund picks now that the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting campaign is underway.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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How to Buy Homeowners Insurance
insurance If you're purchasing your first home, here's what you need to know about getting the right coverage to protect it.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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South Dakota Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact South Dakota residents.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Oklahoma Tax Guide
State Tax Oklahoma state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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The Kiplinger Dividend 15: Our Favorite Dividend-Paying Stocks
dividend stocks The Kiplinger Dividend 15 are poised to benefit as falling interest rates lure investors back to dividend-paying stocks.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?
Medicare Advantage plans can provide additional benefits beneficiaries can't get through original Medicare for no or a low monthly premium. But there are downsides to this insurance too.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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When Is the Next CPI Report?
CPI Reports When does the next CPI report land and what inflation rate is expected?
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare
Medicare Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Collision vs. Comprehensive Car Insurance: Which Do You Need?
Here's what you need to know about collision vs. comprehensive car insurance.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with high Medicare premiums and big out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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How to Roll Over a 401(k) Into an IRA
Planning to roll over a 401(k) into an IRA? There are tax and flexibility advantages. But tread carefully.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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Eight Ways Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance
Auto insurance premiums get more expensive for seniors at age 75. With rates already high in many states, finding ways to save can be crucial, and many insurers offer discounts.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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How to Appeal the Medicare IRMAA for 2024 and 2025
Medicare There’s a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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7 Things Medicare Doesn't Cover
Healthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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11 Things You Need to Know About Medicare
Medicare There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
By Catherine Siskos Last updated
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The Average 401(k) Balance by Age
Knowing how your 401(k) balance compares to your peers could be the catalyst to save more.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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Should You Trust Robo-Advisers With Your Retirement?
Why use a financial adviser when you can get retirement planning tools online? The simple answer: Tech can't yet replace nuanced advice from a professional.
By Scott Noble, CPA/PFS Published
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Unpaid Caregivers Soon May Get Help to Save for Retirement
Two proposed bills aim to open new doors to caregivers for contributing to Roth IRAs and making catch-up retirement contributions.
By Dr. Lamell McMorris Published