Features
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Undeterred by Gas-Price Hikes
Economic Forecasts Consumers spent freely in March, despite the strong rise in gasoline prices.
By David Payne
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3 Ways to Keep Control of Your Investments as Oil Prices Create Turbulence
Traders and speculators are already executing their respective plans. Here's what investors can do about the energy shock.
By David Dittman
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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: March 2026
The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at March's numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley
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The Small Cruises We'd Book Now for a 2026 Retirement Splurge
The new way to sail: Why boutique yacht cruises are the ultimate retirement reward.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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The Average Retirement Savings by Age: Are You Keeping Up?
Think you may have more retirement savings than your peers? Here's your answer.
By Donna LeValley
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There's a $500,000 Reason to Hold Onto Your 'Old' Car for 5 More Years
If you can hold off buying a new car — and have the discipline to reinvest the savings — you could turbocharge your retirement savings.
By Kyle Woodley
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13 States With No Retirement Tax Ranked by How Much You Need to 'Retire Comfortably'
Retirement Taxes A $0 state income tax bill doesn’t always mean a cheaper retirement. See which states stretch your dollar further.
By Kate Schubel
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5 Ways I Honor Earth Day (That Also Save Me Tons of Money)
A money expert shares the big and small ways to look out for the earth while saving money.
By Alexandra Svokos
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I'm 74 and Don't Want My Beloved Dog to Go to My Adult Kids
We asked estate planners how to protect his one-year-old dog when his heirs aren't up to the task.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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There's No Silver Bullet for Business Success — Just 4 Basic Principles
Business trends promising success will come and go — but leaders who stick to these four tried-and-trusted principles will help their companies go the distance.
By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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Want to Map Out an Estate Plan? Find Your 'Legacy Tribe' First
Before you confirm any estate plans, look in the mirror — your philosophy on life will inform your legacy, and that will allow a meaningful plan to unfold.
By Feroz Ansari, CFP®
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We've Survived Bladder Cancer. Tough Love Isn't What We Need
Bladder cancer survivors and a therapist share the realities of living with a stoma and how relatives can support loved ones as they rebuild their identity.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley
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The Average Social Security Check in Every State
Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
By Donna LeValley
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Social Security Payment Schedule for 2026
Find out when you can expect your 2026 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
By Donna LeValley
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The Best Health Care ETFs to Buy
ETFs The best health care ETFs offer diversification across medical industries as well as exposure to a sector with lower volatility than the broader market.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Do Americans Need a Visa for Europe? ETIAS is Coming in 2026
Americans will eventually need to apply for approval under ETIAS to travel to Europe, but the system has been repeatedly delayed.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Should You Get Earthquake Insurance?
Your home insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes, but paying extra for earthquake insurance isn’t just for Californians.
By Rachael Green
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7 George Carlin Quotes Retirees Should Live By
The master of comedy may have had a cynical view of life, but his philosophy can provide a blueprint for how retirees should live out their golden years.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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7 Things You Should Never Leave to Your Kids or Grandkids
Leaving these assets to your loved ones may be more trouble than it’s worth. Here's how to avoid adding to their grief after you're gone.
By David Rodeck
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What Is a 'Good' Inheritance? 6 High-Value Assets to Keep an Eye On
Your heirs will thank you for leaving any of these six assets as an inheritance.
By David Rodeck
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The Rule of $1,000: Is This Retirement Rule Right for You?
The rule of $ 1,000 a month can estimate how much you need to save for retirement. Here's how this rule of thumb compares to other guesstimates.
By Adam Shell
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Are Treasury Bills a Good Investment?
Treasury bills, or T-bills, are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Treasury bills top the list of the safest places to save your cash.
By Erin Bendig
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The New Retirement Math: How an Active Lifestyle Can Lower Your 2026 Taxes
Retirement Taxes Avoid rising IRMAA surcharges and discover how volunteering and part-time work keep more of your Social Security benefits tax-free.
By Kate Schubel
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We're Retired and Wealthy. I Want to Splurge but My Wife Says 'No.'
We're 67 with $5.8 million after years of scrimping. I want to spend $300K on much-needed home renovations and a new car. How can I get my wife to loosen up on spending?
By Maurie Backman
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Too Scared to Dive Into Annuities? Here's One Way to Dip Your Toe In
Along with CDs, fixed-rate annuities often pay more than money market funds and savings accounts. If you’re nervous about them, here’s one way to test the water.
By Ken Nuss
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5 Signs You're Living Someone Else's Definition of Success
Life is too short to settle for what someone else considers success. Studies show most of us want happiness most, so why not go for yours?
By Becca Pearce, MBA, CEPA
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This Critical Issue Could Cost Wealthy Families if No One Takes Control
As private equity consolidates the accounting industry, high-net-worth families with complex tax situations might want to set up centralized oversight.
By Kathleen Grace, CFP®, CIMA®, MPrA
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15 States With the Highest and Lowest Tax Rates in 2026
State Tax High-tax states aren’t always the most expensive to live in, and low-tax states don’t always mean bigger savings. Here’s how tax burdens really compare across the U.S.
By Kelley R. Taylor
