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The 7 Worst Assets to Leave Your Kids or Grandkids
inheritance 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.
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How to Save Money on Estate Planning
Here's how average Americans can save money on estate plans and related attorney fees. Ensuring your end-of-life wishes are fulfilled doesn't have to cost a fortune.
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What to Stock Up On (and What to Skip) Before Tariffs Raise Prices
With tariffs set to return on July 8, 2025, prices on everything from appliances to clothing could rise. Learn what to buy now, what to skip and how to protect your budget.
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Kiplinger ESG 20: Our Favorite ESG Stocks and Funds for Investors
Investing for Income Doing good and making money are no contradiction with these ESG stock and fund picks that ride the trend of socially conscious investing.
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Vaccines Medicare Covers for Free
The U.S. is experiencing an outbreak of measles and is on track to have the most whooping cough cases since 1948; these vaccines Medicare covers for free can keep you safe.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
