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What's the Key to a Happy Retirement for a Couple?
Retired couples spend lots of time together. Without the distractions of work and raising kids, miscommunication can cause trouble. Here's a way to avoid that.
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Kiplinger's Best Banks of 2024
Making Your Money Last Kiplinger's list of the best banks, based on interest rates, fees and other features.
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Kiplinger's Best Banks for Retirees
banking Retirees should be able to find a suitable account with one of these banks. They offer full-service branches, free personal checks and some attractive savings options, too.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
These are the top earning high-yield savings accounts available today.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Consider opening a no-fee high-yield savings account if you want a competitive yield on your cash but want to avoid any pesky fees.
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Earn a Fortune With These In-Demand Old Home Items
Here are ten old things in your home that could be worth a fortune.
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How to Get Dual Citizenship
Dual citizenship with countries like Italy, Greece and Saint Lucia has some obvious attractions — but there are drawbacks and hoops to jump through, too.
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AI Wants You to Overspend on Gifts This Season: What to Do About It
I urge you to doubt AI advice just as much as you doubt flesh-and-blood advice.
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Investing for Charitable Giving: Discipline Reaps Rewards
Consider doing nothing when markets get volatile, rather than shifting your charitable investing strategy in the moment.
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Feel Free to Disagree, But Here's How to Bridge Differences
Rather than remaining at odds with those who disagree with you or simply shutting them down, here's how to lower the temperature.
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Five Best Financial Gifts for Grandkids
gift ideas If you've been giving your grandchildren cash for the holidays, now is a good time to rethink that. There are other financial gifts that will help teach them the value of money and set them up for life.
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Walmart, Target, Kroger Offering Families Inflation-Fighting Holiday Meal Deals
Walmart, Target, and Kroger offering families holiday meal deals to help shoppers battered by crippling grocery costs. But the deals won't last long.
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Christmas Toys at the Last Minute: Amazon Has a Secret Shop Loaded With Deals
With fast Amazon Prime shipping, shoppers could still get last-minute bargains on Christmas toys delivered by Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
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Holiday Returns: Guidelines and Latest Return Dates for Most Major Retailers
In a year where holiday shopping began unusually early, expect unusual return dates and policies, some of them quite generous. But know what you’re getting into.
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Callable CDs: Was Your High-Yield CD Called Back Before It Matured?
Here's what you need to know about callable CDs, which let banks redeem your CD before its official maturity date.
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10 Money-Saving Hacks for Amazon Shoppers
There are many money-saving hacks for Amazon shoppers if you know how to use them.
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The Best Places to Retire in New England
places to live Thinking about a move to New England for retirement? Here are the best places to land for quality of life, affordability and other criteria.
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Six Questions to Ask Before Taking Social Security
Ask these six questions before taking Social Security if you're trying to figure out the right timing.
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How Moving Might Impact Your Medicare Coverage
Your Medicare plan’s coverage area will determine if you need to make changes after a move.
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Have This Conversation to Save Your Family's Money This Holiday Season
While your family is together, talk about the risks of sophisticated financial scams.
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Southwest Credit Cards: $600 Bonus Offer
Last call: Earn a $400 statement credit and 40,000 Rapid Rewards points with a Chase Southwest credit card.
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Can You Use a Credit Card on Venmo?
Here’s what you need to know before making payments with your credit card over Venmo.
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Can I Stop Social Security and Restart it Later? Get a Do-Over
Get a Social Security do-over. Learn how to stop and restart Social Security.
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10 Unbeatable Destinations For A 2025 Shoulder Season Vacation
Lighter crowds, lower prices and mild weather are attractive reasons to travel off-peak.
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Top 10 Myths About 1031 Exchanges, Debunked
Are you confused about 1031 exchanges? This brief guide busts the top myths about real estate's favorite tax-deferral strategy.
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States That Tax Social Security Benefits in 2024
Retirement Taxes Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed?
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Take Charge of Retirement Spending With This Simple Strategy
To make sure you're in control of retirement spending, rather than the other way around, allocate funds to just three purposes: income, protection and legacy.
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Here's How To Get Organized And Work For Yourself
Whether you’re looking for a side gig or planning to start your own business, it has never been easier to strike out on your own. Here is our guide to navigating working for yourself.
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How to Manage Risk With Diversification
"Don't put all your eggs in one basket" means different things to different investors. Here's how to manage your risk with portfolio diversification.
