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What Is a Safe Harbor 401(k)?
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The Fiduciary Firewall: An Expert's Five-Step Guide to Honest Financial Planning
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Investing
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Should I Buy Stocks or Should I Buy Bonds Right Now?
Generally speaking, stocks provide reasonable growth while bonds provide stable income. Each play important roles in diversified portfolios.
By Jeff Reeves Published
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You Were Planning to Retire This Year: Should You Go Ahead?
If the economic climate is making you doubt whether you should retire this year, these three questions will help you make up your mind.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Are You Owed Money Thanks to the SSFA? You Might Need to Do Something to Get It
The Social Security Fairness Act removed restrictions on benefits for people with government pensions. If you're one of them, don't leave money on the table. Here's how you can be proactive in claiming what you're due.
By Daniela Dubach Published
Personal Finance
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The Top Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebrations Across America
From Boston to San Diego, these iconic celebrations light up the sky — and the spirit of Independence Day.
By Brittany Leitner Published
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My Lesson Learned: Retirees Need a Budget
A new retiree explains why retirees need a budget.
By Sandra Block Published
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My First $1 Million: Air Force Veteran, 68, Duluth, Ga.
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
By Joyce Lamb Published
Meet Kiplinger's Experts
Taxes
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Your Home + Your IRA = Your Long-Term Care Solution
If you're worried that long-term care costs will drain your retirement savings, consider a personalized retirement plan that could solve your problem.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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A Retirement Planner's Advice for Taking the Guesswork Out of Income Planning
Once you've saved for retirement, you'll need your nest egg to support you for as many as 30 years. For that, you need a clear income strategy, not guesswork.
By Doug Wright, CRPC® Published
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Treasury Deal Kills Trump’s ‘Revenge Tax’ After G7 Agreement
Tax Law A retaliatory tax that would have exposed U.S. jobs and retirement savings to risk is likely to be scrapped from Trump’s megabill.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
Retirement
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Tips for Expat Retirees, From Expat Retirees
You may enjoy a lower cost of living by moving abroad, but it requires careful planning.
By Laura Petrecca Published
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You Were Planning to Retire This Year: Should You Go Ahead?
If the economic climate is making you doubt whether you should retire this year, these three questions will help you make up your mind.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Are You Owed Money Thanks to the SSFA? You Might Need to Do Something to Get It
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By Daniela Dubach Published
Real Estate
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Retire in Belize for Stunning Natural Beauty and Culture
Belize offers miles of protected land and ocean, a rich mix of cultures and a chill lifestyle. Best yet — the income requirement is just $2K per month.
By Drew Limsky Published
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Your Home + Your IRA = Your Long-Term Care Solution
If you're worried that long-term care costs will drain your retirement savings, consider a personalized retirement plan that could solve your problem.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in Five Steps
Not all lenders are created equal — here’s how to compare offers, rates and terms with confidence.
By Dori Zinn Published
Economic Forecasts
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Blue Collar Workers Add AI to Their Toolboxes
The Kiplinger Letter AI can’t fix a leak or install lighting, but more and more tradespeople are adopting artificial intelligence for back-office work and other tasks.
By John Miley Published
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook
Forecasts Interest rates will stay in a holding pattern, as concerns about future inflation balance fears of an economic slowdown. The Federal Reserve is also on hold.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Car Buying Splurge Comes to An End
Economic Forecasts Retail sales fall as car sales retreat. Other non-gas sales are little changed.
By David Payne Last updated
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