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Child Tax Credit: How Much Is It for 2024 and 2025?
Tax Credits The refundable amount of this tax break is slightly higher for the 2024 tax filing season. Here’s what you need to know.
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Collision vs. Comprehensive Car Insurance: Which Do You Need?
When considering car insurance policies, do you need comprehensive or collision coverage? Here are instances where adding both makes sense.
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Eight Habits for a Happy Retirement
happy retirement A long and happy retirement takes more than just money. Here are eight things happy retirees do – besides dutifully saving the money they’ll need to quit the 9-to-5 grind.
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What Is a Recession? 10 Facts You Need to Know
Markets Fears of an economic downturn are once again on the rise, but what is a recession, exactly? We tackle this and other questions here.
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CDs vs Bonds: Which Is Better for You?
Comparing the benefits of CDs and bonds
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Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: What to Know
Tax Breaks The IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you are eligible.
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You Don’t Want to Retire in Portugal: Here Are Three Tax Reasons Why
Retirement Taxes With the NHR benefit retiring and pension taxes increasing, you might rethink your retirement plans in Portugal.
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Home Depot's Winning Ways Fueled Its 100,000% Return
Home Depot's wide moat leaves little room for competition – and shareholders have profited as a result.
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Average Social Security Check by State: How Does Yours Measure Up?
Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
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Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in Your 30s, 40s and 50s
As you pass through each decade of working life and build wealth for retirement, watch out for the financial traps that can hinder your progress.
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Apple's 100,000% Return Is a Result of Innovation, Brand Loyalty and Buybacks
Apple spends billions buying back its own shares, but this is just one catalyst behind the incredible growth in its share price.
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Missouri Tax Guide
State Tax Missouri state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Filing a Deceased Person's Final Income Tax Return
Tax Filing Unfortunately, death doesn’t relieve one’s obligation to file a final federal income tax return.
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Has This Unconventional Growth Fund Lost Its Mojo?
The Primecap Odyssey Growth Fund has lagged the broader S&P 500, but it still boasts a solid return and provides investors with diversification.
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Listed: Homes to Buy in Hawaii at $500k, $1.5M and Beyond
Three homes for sale on the real estate market in Hawaii, as part of Kiplinger's series Listed.
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Retiring in Brazil Is More Than Carnival, Coffee and Copacabana
Living in Brazil offers affordability, magical rainforests, and a lively beach vibe. It is a great retirement landing spot — but do your homework first.
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Retiring Without Heirs: Four Options For Your Estate
Just because you don’t anyone to leave your money to doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan for what happens to your estate when you die.
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Five Key Retirement Challenges (and How to Face Them Head On)
Life will inevitably throw challenges at you as you get older. But making a flexible retirement plan — and monitoring it regularly — can help you overcome them.
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Four Action Items for Federal Employees With $2M+ Saved
If you can't stand the chaos, maybe you can walk off into the sunset of retirement. Here are some thoughts on how to figure out if that would work for you.
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How to Help Accelerate Support for Women's Equality
It's International Women's Day, and the theme this year is Accelerate Action. Here's how we can all pitch in to help drive gender parity.
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Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What You May Not Know
Your choice to set up a revocable vs. irrevocable trust could have a big impact on your heirs.
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: Trade Gap Widens to a New Peak
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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Eight Great Places to Live in Texas
Whether you're looking to retire or relocate, new residents are coming to Texas in droves to take advantage of the state's lack of personal income tax and affordable cost of living.
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Save 72% On Disney Plus And Hulu For A Limited Time
This limited time deal allows you to get the Hulu and Disney Plus Bundle Basic for $2.99 per month for four months. The offer ends on March 30th.
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Will Retiring Early Make You Happier? It’s Complicated
Many people dream of retiring early. But leaving the daily grind may not be the key to happiness for everyone.
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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.
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Backdoor Roth IRAs: Good for Wealthy Retirees?
Financial Planning A backdoor Roth IRA is a tax loophole that enables wealthier individuals to earn tax-free income. But it's complicated.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Looking for a savings account that outpaces inflation? A no-fee, high-yield savings account gives you the ability to grow your money quicker.
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Why Insurance Can Be a Financial Lifesaver
Regularly reviewing the types and amounts of insurance coverage is essential for a comprehensive financial plan.
