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Estate Planning for Millionaires: Teamwork, Trusts and Taxes
Estate planning for millionaires and high-net-worth families is a serious business. Set up your team, paperwork and tax plan to pass down wealth.
By Deborah Yao Last updated
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Amazon vs Walmart: Who Has the Cheaper Prices?
Amazon handily beat Walmart for the lowest prices on food and consumables, a study shows. In other categories, things tightened up.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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5 Treats to Splurge on with Your Tax Refund
Want to use your tax refund to splurge on a little something nice this spring? Here are five treats to make the most out of that extra cash.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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The Inflation Reduction Act and Your Taxes: What to Know for 2025
Tax Law The Inflation Reduction Act increased IRS funding, changed tax policy, and offered new and expanded tax credits.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Six Ways to Pay Off High-Interest Debt (and Still Save for the Future)
Get out of debt and reach your goals sooner by starting with a well-thought-out plan.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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Read, Reset, Repeat: 6 Summer Books to Clear Your Mind (or Totally Escape It)
From breakthrough habits to beach-worthy thrillers, these summer reads will help you refocus your mind or blissfully forget what day it is.
By Choncé Maddox Last updated
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What Is a Good Credit Score?
Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Why You Need a Trusted Contact for Your Brokerage
Your brokerage or bank needs someone to reach out to if it's concerned you're experiencing fraud or cognitive decline. That's where a trusted contact can help.
By John Waggoner Published
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Do You Need a Measles Booster? You Might Be Surprised
Older adults may lack protection. Here's the scoop on your risk, how to test immunity and where to find affordable boosters.
By Christy Bieber Last updated
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Looking for a risk-free way to grow your money, avoid fees, and stay ahead of inflation? See our best picks.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Ask the Editor: Questions on Amended Returns and Property
Ask the Editor: Taxes, April 18, 2025 — Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on amended returns, property and deductions.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Top Five Tips From Current Retirees to Future Generations
"Plastics" is no longer the wisdom passed down to the young, as in "The Graduate." These days, retirees are giving much better advice.
By Christy Bieber Published
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Four Takeaways From Filing Your Taxes to Boost Your Financial Future
Now that another tax season is in the rearview mirror for most of us, what lessons can you take from what you learned about your finances to plan for the future?
By Kate Winget Published
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What Claims Adjusters Are Thinking vs What They're Saying
After a natural disaster, few of us are at our best, but here's what to keep in mind when you're interacting with your insurance company's claims adjuster.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Looking to Make a Job Change? How to Stand Out Like a Pro
To make a strong first impression in interviews or when networking, skip your job title and work history and use an opening gambit that highlights your talents.
By Anne deBruin Sample, CEO Published
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Customer Services are Strained at the SSA, You Should Plan Around These Federal Holidays
If you have a question or need information from a federal agency, check the federal holiday schedule to make sure you get your business done before they close.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Trump Tariffs Would Hit These States the Hardest
Tariffs Economists warn that the Trump administration's tariff policy would impact prices for consumers across the United States, and certain states would be hit harder.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule 2025: When Will Your Refund Arrive?
Tax Refunds Where is your IRS tax refund? Well, it may be arriving sooner than you think.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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10 Riskiest Places to Give Your Social Security Number
social security Here's how to lower the chances of your number falling into the wrong hands — and what to do if it does.
By Cameron Huddleston Last updated
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Capital Gains Tax Rates 2025: 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 Last updated
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Which Generation Pays the Most Taxes in the US?
Tax Burden Polls show that most people feel like taxes are unfair. But which age group bears the brunt of the tax burden in the United States?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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IRS Direct File program is on Trump's Chopping Block
Tax Filing The IRS Direct File program was piloted last year in 12 states and has since expanded to 25. But will it last under the Trump administration?
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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$1,500 to $3,000 Amex Card Intro Offer
Earn 150,000 Membership points when you charge $20,000 within three months. You can also earn a $500 credit for booking at least $2,500 through Amex travel.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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First 100 Days: Trump's Impact on Your Finances
Here are some opportunities to consider regarding investing, interest rates and tax cuts as the financial landscape shifts under the new administration.
By Daniel Razvi, Esquire Published
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What Would Happen if You Put Your Tax Refund in an IRA?
Not only could you get a tax break, but the compounding effect over 35 years could turn the average refund into nearly $14,000.
By Romi Savova Published
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Children Can't Afford to Fly the Nest? Here's How to Help
The high cost of living means more adult children are staying at home. Here are four ways to help financially so they can eventually spread their wings.
By Kelli Kiemle, AIF® Published
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How Much Will Car Prices Go Up With Tariffs?
Tariffs could drive car prices up even higher, for new and used cars, as well as for American brands.
By Jim Patterson Published
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What Is the Buffett Indicator?
"It is better to be roughly right than precisely wrong," writes Carveth Read in "Logic: Deductive and Inductive." That's the premise of the Buffett Indicator.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Published
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Six Reasons to Disinherit Someone and How to Do It
Whether you're navigating a second marriage, handling an estranged relative or leaving assets to charity, there are reasons to disinherit someone. Here's how.
By Donna LeValley Published