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Five Questions to Help Ensure a Happy, Secure Retirement
You need to drill down to what you really want out of retirement. Then you can get down to the business of crafting a financial plan to make it happen.
By Scott M. Dougan, RFC, Investment Adviser Published
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I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is How You Can Save for Big Goals Even if You Feel Like You're Barely Getting By
Learning good financial habits — building an emergency fund, paying down debt, saving consistently — gives you flexibility, options and a path to security.
By Anthony Martin Published
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How to Buy an Annuity Online (Without Regret)
You should never be rushed into buying an annuity. But now that they can be sold quickly and easily online, you need to be more alert than ever to pushy salesmanship. Here are four signs you're working online with a professional.
By Tyler Gay Published
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Labor Market Strength Surprises
Economic Forecasts Strong job growth in September and revisions to July and August indicate the labor market’s weakness was overstated.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook
Forecasts Long-term rates have stair-stepped down, and odds of a cut in short-term rates just rose with a poor jobs report.
By David Payne Last updated
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Dow Dives 542 Points on Soft Jobs Data: Stock Market Today
The last day of a busy week ends with the first greater-than-1% move in either direction in more than a month.
By David Dittman Published
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Already Hit Your 401(k) Limit in 2025? Here's What to Do Next
Maxed out your 401(k) contributions, but still want to tuck away money for retirement? Here are seven ways you can take advantage of being a super saver.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar: This Week's Reports and Results
This week's quiet economic calendar features U.S. trade deficit data for June and the regular look at jobless claims as well as three speeches by Fed officials.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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How to Invest for a Fall Interest Rate Cut by the Fed
A lot can happen between now and then, but the probability the Fed cuts interest rates in September is back above 80%.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated