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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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The December RMD Deadline is Coming: What to Know and What to Do
Tax Deadlines The year-end deadline for required minimum distributions is critical for many retirees.
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States That Won’t Tax Your Powerball Winnings
Lottery Taxes Some states won’t take a tax bite out of your Powerball jackpot or Mega Millions payout.
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Five Tips to Help Avoid a Denial on Your Insurance Claim
After a loss, take some deep breaths and follow the rules to ensure your insurance company is able to do its job on your claim.
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Key 2025 IRS Updates: What You Need to Know
From IRA contributions to Social Security COLAs and the standard deduction, several changes are headed our way. Get ready to make the most of them.
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Is a Lost Decade Ahead for Stocks?
In the decade ahead for stocks, some Wall Street strategists foresee stagnant returns, but not all agree.
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Five Changes Coming to IRAs and 401(k)s in 2025
The 2025 rule changes for Roth and traditional IRAs could mean more money for your retirement. But you have to pay attention to reap the rewards.
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How to Master Index Investing
Index investing allows market participants the ability to build their ideal portfolios using baskets of stocks and bonds. Here's how it works.
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Get Free Credit Reports Weekly
Check your credit report weekly for free as the three major credit bureaus make a pandemic-era initiative permanent.
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What Is a Safe Harbor 401(k)?
Part of the Small Business Job Protection Act, this type of 401(k) makes it easier for small businesses to offer retirement plans to their employees.
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What to Do If Your Credit Card Is Closed
Making Your Money Last If your credit card is closed, here's why that might have happened and what to do next.
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Got Cash for the Holidays? Here's How to Invest It
You may have gotten some cash this holiday season, whether from gifts or year-end bonuses. Here's how to invest your holiday cash.
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Money Market Account Basics
savings An explanation of money market account basics.
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Top Tax Stories of 2024 and 2025 Tax Changes to Watch
Tax News The Kiplinger tax team is looking back at popular tax stories and looking ahead to key potential tax changes in the new year.
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Mega Millions After Taxes: How Much Will the Winner Get?
Lottery Taxes A Mega Millions jackpot winner will take home much less than the advertised jackpot amount, thanks to taxes.
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How to Think About Money and Aging Now
As you think about your financial future in this new age of longevity, a strong plan means more than just asking if you have enough.
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While Winding Down From the Holidays, Many Wind Up for Divorce
January is known as Divorce Month for a reason. Here's how women in particular can protect their financial future, especially when going through a gray divorce.
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11 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Fiduciary Adviser
How a potential financial adviser responds to these questions can help you decide whether they're the right choice for you and your financial future.
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Four Lessons for a Happy, Successful and Wealthy Retirement
Christine Benz, Morningstar director of personal finance and retirement planning, explains the key lessons from her book on retiring successfully.
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What to Expect From Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies in 2025
With help from Donald Trump, the cryptocurrency industry is expanding rapidly. Here's what to expect from bitcoin in 2025.
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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.
