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I Drive and Collect Classic Cars: Here’s How I Got Started
Are classic cars a hobby or an investment strategy — or both? Either way, the vintage car scene is much cooler and more affordable than you think.
By Benjamin Tice Smith
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States That Don't Tax Pension Income in 2026
Retirement Taxes Over a dozen states don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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What to Do When You Bank Lowers Your APY
Why banks lower APYs, options you can explore when it happens and whether more rate cuts are on the horizon.
By Sean Jackson
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Forget Financial Forecasts: Focus on These 3 Goals for Success
We know the economy is unpredictable and markets will do what they do, no matter who predicts what. Here's how to focus on what you can control.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
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Why In-Person Financial Guidance Remains the Gold Standard
Face-to-face conversations between advisers and clients provide the human touch that encourages accountability and a real connection.
By Jon Hammel
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How You Can Turn Your Home Equity Into a Retirement Buffer
If you're one of the many homeowners who has the bulk of your net worth tied up in your home equity, you might consider using that equity as a planning tool.
By Dan Anderson
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529 Plans: Everything You Need to Know About Saving for College
529 Plans 529 plans offer convenience and potential tax benefits when saving for education. That said, there are still a range of rules you’ll need to know (and follow).
By Elaine Silvestrini
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How a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Works
You can use home equity to pay off high-interest debt or improve your home, but it’s important to understand the risks.
By Emma Patch
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All That Cash in Your Checking Account Might Be Holding You Back
Keeping too much cash in your checking account might seem safe, but it could be costing you in missed opportunities.
By Choncé Maddox
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Phased Retirement: Why Easing Into Retirement Might Be Your Best Move
If retiring cold turkey isn’t for you, consider a phased retirement that lets you scale back at work and ease into retirement before eventually stepping away completely.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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The New 60/30/10 Budgeting Method Could Replace the Traditional 50/30/20 Rule
In today’s inflated economy, the 60/30/10 budgeting method could be a better option for your financial situation.
By Erin Bendig
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States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income in 2026
Retirement Tax Several states don’t tax Social Security benefits, 401(k)s, IRAs, and pensions. But you may still have to pay state taxes on some incomes.
By Kate Schubel
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Retirement Calculator: How Much Do I Need to Retire?
Tools Our Retirement Calculator helps you estimate the future value of your retirement savings and how much you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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The Best Vanguard Bond Funds to Buy
Investors seeking the best Vanguard bond funds can pick between mutual funds and ETFs spanning maturities, credit qualities, tax treatment and geographies.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Are You Afraid of an IRS Audit? 8 Ways to Beat Tax Audit Anxiety
Tax Season Tax audit anxiety is like a wild beast. Here’s how you can help tame it.
By Roxanne Bland
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We're retired and mortgage-free, but he wants to downsize.
We've paid off our mortgage, have $970K in savings and $5K each month from Social Security. Kiplinger asked wealth planners for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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How to Avoid Feeling Too Guilty to Spend in Retirement
Are you living below your means in retirement because you fear not having enough to leave to your kids? Here's how to get over that.
By Frank J. Legan
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Strategies for Women to Maximize Social Security Benefits
Women often are paid less than men and live longer, so it's critical that they know their Social Security options to ensure they claim what they're entitled to.
By Ash Ahluwalia, CFP®, MBA, NSSA
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley
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How Do Car Insurance Deductibles Work?
Setting the best deductible for car insurance is key to getting the right coverage at the right price. But first, you need to know how it works.
By Karon Warren
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What To Take On A Plane For A More Luxurious Trip
Air travel isn't exactly relaxing. But if you know what to take on a plane, any seat can be luxurious.
By Becca van Sambeck
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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't Cover
Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley
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States That Tax Social Security Benefits in 2026
Retirement Tax Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed?
By Kate Schubel
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QUIZ: What Type Of Retirement Spender Are You?
Quiz What is your retirement spending style? Find out with this quick quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Are You Rich? The Average Net Worth by Age
Are you beating your peers on average net worth? Get tips from financial advisers on how to grow your wealth over time.
By Adam Shell
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What Are Your Chances of an IRS Audit? 15 Audit Red Flags
Tax Returns These red flags could increase your chances of the IRS selecting your return for audit.
By Joy Taylor
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How to Avoid the Financial Quicksand of Early Retirement Losses
Sequence of returns — experiencing losses early on — can quickly deplete your savings, highlighting the need for strategies that prioritize income stability.
By Mark Kennedy
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How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help Protect Your Aging Parents
If you are worried about older family members or friends whose financial judgment is raising red flags, help is out there — from an elder law attorney.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Q4 Post-Mortem From an Investment Adviser: Year of Resilience
Financial pro Prem Patel shares his take on how markets performed in the fourth quarter of 2025, with an eye toward what investors should keep in mind for 2026.
By Prem Patel, MBA, IAR
