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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Disney Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Disney Long-time market laggard Disney stock has been a buy-and-hold disaster.
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How the EV Tax Credit Works 2024
Tax Credits The EV federal tax credit of up to $7,500 can be complicated. Here's what you should know.
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Refuses To Fall
Economic Forecasts Progress toward the Federal Reserve’s goal of 2% inflation appears to be slowing.
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Leisure and business travelers can use travel rewards credit cards to turn miles logged into other things — including more travel.
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Roth 401(k) vs. 401(k): Which Is Right for You?
The Roth 401(k) vs. traditional 401(k) decision can mean the difference between higher taxes now or in retirement. It's your choice.
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Three Often-Overlooked Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill Now
Tax Planning Act before 2024 ends to set yourself up for potential savings when it's time to file your tax return.
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How to Open a 401(k)
Whether you're starting a new job or have never opened a 401(k) account, it's time! Here's how to open an account in five steps.
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Open Enrollment: Common Tax Mistakes to Avoid
Health Coverage Being aware of tax concerns during open enrollment season can help you avoid potentially costly mistakes.
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Auto-IRAs: A Smart Boost to Your Retirement Strategy?
Does your state allow automatic IRAs for employees without a 401(k)? It could be a powerful tool for your retirement.
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Protecting Your Financial Health After a Natural Disaster
As you begin to recover, these three tips can help you protect your financial health.
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How to Create a Retirement Income Plan to Cover Caregiver Costs
Getting all of your assets to work together is key to having enough retirement income to pay for caregivers and other long-term care needs.
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How One Caregiver Is Navigating a Loved One's Dementia
She's spent many hours doing research and speaking with other caregivers to find her way to resources designed to help caregivers.
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
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Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): Key Points for Retirement and Tax Planning
RMDs Here are some basics to know about RMDs and how these distributions can impact your taxes.
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When Is Cyber Monday?
When is Cyber Monday? And for that matter, what is it? Our guide to the online shopping event.
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When Are Taxes Due in 2025? Tax Deadlines by Month
Tax Deadlines Knowing all the tax deadlines for 2025 can help you avoid costly penalties.
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Maine Tax Guide
State Tax Maine state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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15 States That Don't Tax Pension Income
Retirement Taxes There are some states that don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
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When Will I Receive My First 2025 Social Security Check?
Find out when you can expect your first 2025 Social Security payment and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
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Seven Tips to Score Black Friday Discounts
Use these tips to save money and score the best deals this Black Friday.
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Best CD Rates
Find the highest CD rates available today in our guide.
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Fan Heater vs Oil Heater - Which is Cheaper to Run?
With so many options to heat the home, and households trying to spend less on energy, we’ve compared which is cheaper to run: fan heater vs oil heater.
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New Rules for Retirement Savings Taking Effect in 2025
Many employees will be able to contribute more money to tax-advantaged workplace plans.
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Is Now a Good Time to Open a Roth IRA?
Think you might want to open a Roth IRA? Roth IRAs offer tax-free growth of your investments and no RMDs, but income limits are low and you have to wait to withdraw earnings.
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How Trusts Can Be Used to Protect LLCs From Creditors
Combining limited liability companies with domestic asset protection trusts can achieve maximum asset protection.
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Financial Planning Tips for Business Owners Raising Kids
BORKs face specific challenges that other business owners don't, so they need a different approach to their financial plans to ensure their family is protected.
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The 10-Year Rule for Inherited IRAs
Kiplinger Tax Letter The IRS’ interpretation of the 10-year clean-out rule on inherited IRAs can be complicated.
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How to Find the Best Vanguard ETFs
Investors looking for the best Vanguard ETFs would be wise to follow the philosophy of John Bogle, the asset manager's founder.
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Selling Shares? Here's How to Use Cost Basis to Minimize Taxes on Your Gains
Understanding what cost basis is allows you to accurately track the returns on your investments and the tax implications those returns may have.
