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Use these tips to help you open the door to conversations about their financial health before it’s too late.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Sleepcations are becoming a popular travel trend, but some hotel sleep packages come at a premium. Here's how to decide what's worth paying for.

By Beth Braverman

It's difficult to ask aging parents about financial and medical decisions, and future living arrangements, but it's vital to talk about it while you still can.

By Kelsey M. Simasko, Esq.

With the Fed hiking rates, knowing how this impacts your finances can help you make smart decisions and save money.

By Sean Jackson

Your annuity shouldn't be left to gather dust. Regular reviews and comparisons with newer products will help make sure it's still the best option for you.

By Jason Chalmers

Capital Gains Selling your home or a rental property? Here are important capital gains tax rules to keep in mind.

By Joy Taylor

"I would tell my younger self to continue with your plan, but take a few more moments to let loose and create more experiences."

By Joyce Lamb

Millionaires from the My First $1 Million series tell us how they're talking with their kids about money, balancing inheritance splits and sharing their wealth.

By Joyce Lamb

Betting on prediction markets may seem like a quick and easy way to make money, but index funds have historically been a better way to build wealth. Here's why.

By Kyle Woodley

A successful estate plan requires more than legal documents. It depends on open conversations with your heirs about the values and intent behind your decisions.

By Lisa G. McCurdy, Esq.

With life expectancies rising, 65 is no longer the finish line. Here are the questions you should ask yourself and resources for finding your next act.

By Jaclyn Greenberg

A charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT) can create a lifetime income stream and alleviate worry for retirees who underspend out of fear their money won't last.

By Klaus Gottlieb, Esq.

When it comes to money, both partners need to know what's going on. Here's how to build a more transparent — and resilient — financial partnership.

By Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®

Your first Medicare bill may be higher than expected for several reasons. If your premiums aren't taken out of your Social Security benefit, the bill can be huge.

By Donna LeValley

Deciding between a CD and a high-yield savings account? Here's how to choose based on your savings goals.

By Sean Jackson

Quiz This quiz tests your knowledge of the services that Medicare provides at no cost to you.

By Donna LeValley

Frequent Hilton guests can get more from their stays with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card. Here’s what to know about its hotel perks, rewards and travel benefits.

By Sean Jackson

Delta offers three SkyMiles credit cards with different annual fees, rewards and travel perks. Here's how Gold, Platinum and Reserve compare.

By Sean Jackson

From no-contest clauses to security protocols, advanced planning can get ahead of family disputes before they start, making it easier on your loved ones after you're gone.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Ask the Editor Our Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor answers whether a reader can deduct a GoFundMe contribution and other questions related to charitable donations.

By Joy Taylor

Before it reaches younger heirs, $54 trillion will move horizontally to surviving spouses. Here is how to prepare.

By Donna Fuscaldo

A Delaware statutory trust turns one property into a passive fractional interest in another. Here's how it works and why giving up control is part of the deal.

By Carl E. Sera, CMT

Learn how to read your annual Medicare notices, track critical deadlines and choose the right health and drug coverage before the December 7 deadline.

By Donna LeValley

Women's financial literacy problem isn't a question of ability. It's that many women have been excluded from financial conversations and participation.

By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™

Planning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it.

By Dawn Wotapka

Compare airline credit cards with companion fares and see how annual fees, spending requirements and travel perks could affect your savings.

By Sean Jackson

Enjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.

By Sean Jackson