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6 Steps to Quickly Build Your Emergency Fund
How would you cover a $1,000 bill for urgent costs? Use a credit card? Get a family loan? Far better to have an emergency fund. Here's how to set it up quickly.
By David Abraham
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Your 5-Step Guide to Financial Freedom After Divorce
Living on one income after a divorce can be tough, particularly if you've never had to manage your money. But these steps make it possible — and liberating.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™
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5 Ways to Beat Rising Oil Prices This Summer
Oil prices are rising fast. Learn where costs will hit next and how to save
By Paige Cerulli
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My First $1 Million: Retired Fiber Optic Splicer, 50, Columbus, Ohio
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
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Do You Need Travel Health Insurance?
Find out when travel health insurance is necessary, what it covers, how much it costs and more.
By Erin Bendig
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How and When to Switch Home Insurance for the Best Coverage at the Best Price
When loyalty discounts aren't enough, learn how to switch home insurance, compare providers and secure the best deal.
By Dori Zinn
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Best Money Market Accounts — April 2026
Savings Money market accounts offer the flexibility of checking accounts while helping you earn up to 4.00% APY.
By Sean Jackson
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: April 2026
If you want to achieve short-term savings goals, these are the best options to consider. Best of all, they're fee-free.
By Sean Jackson
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts April 2026 — Earn 4.20%
High-yield savings account options Kiplinger has found that offer rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
By Sean Jackson
