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Investing
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How to Position Your Portfolio for Lower Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve is far from done with its rate-cutting regime. This is how investors can prepare.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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Who Hates Taxes? The Best Time to Plan for Them Is Right Now
By creating a tax plan, you can keep more of what you've earned and give less to Uncle Sam. Here's how you can follow the rules and pay only your fair share.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA® Published
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'Smart' Estate Planning Can Cause Problems: Unraveling Myths
Sometimes no plan at all could be better than making these unfortunate mistakes. Don't let your best intentions mess things up for your heirs.
By Daniel E. Stickel Published
Personal Finance
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How to Position Your Portfolio for Lower Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve is far from done with its rate-cutting regime. This is how investors can prepare.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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Moves to Manage the Soaring Costs of Owning a Car
It's costing more and more to keep a car on the road, but you can drive some costs down. Here's how to get a better deal on insurance premiums, repairs and gas
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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My First $1 Million: Oil Industry Engineering Manager, 67
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 Published
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Taxes
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New 2026 Tax Change Could Mean More for Your IRA and 401(k) Savings
Retirement Savings Here's how the new IRS inflation adjustments will increase the contribution limits for your 401(k) and IRA in the new year.
By Kate Schubel Published
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Who Hates Taxes? The Best Time to Plan for Them Is Right Now
By creating a tax plan, you can keep more of what you've earned and give less to Uncle Sam. Here's how you can follow the rules and pay only your fair share.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA® Published
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'Smart' Estate Planning Can Cause Problems: Unraveling Myths
Sometimes no plan at all could be better than making these unfortunate mistakes. Don't let your best intentions mess things up for your heirs.
By Daniel E. Stickel Published
Retirement
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Should You Max Out Your 401(k)? We've Got Answers
Conventional wisdom says, 'Contribute the maximum to a traditional 401(k) if you can.' But there are hidden downsides to putting all your eggs in one basket.
By Adam Shell Published
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Who Hates Taxes? The Best Time to Plan for Them Is Right Now
By creating a tax plan, you can keep more of what you've earned and give less to Uncle Sam. Here's how you can follow the rules and pay only your fair share.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA® Published
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'Smart' Estate Planning Can Cause Problems: Unraveling Myths
Sometimes no plan at all could be better than making these unfortunate mistakes. Don't let your best intentions mess things up for your heirs.
By Daniel E. Stickel Published
Real Estate
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Best Places to Retire in the US
Whether it's warmer weather, quality health care or a low tax burden, these states offer retirees a sweet spot to live in after leaving work.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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My $1.2 million vacation home has a $360K mortgage. I don't need my upcoming $45K RMD. Should I use it to pay down the mortgage?
We asked wealth planners for advice.
By Maurie Backman Published
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4 Strategies for Older Adults to Cut Property Taxes
Before you settle your next property tax bill, make sure you're taking full advantage of these tax breaks for older homeowners across the US.
By Sandra Block Published
Economic Forecasts
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Could Drop Below $3 by Dec.
Economic Forecasts Folks hitting the road this holiday will see gas prices in line with last year.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
By David Payne Last updated
Economic Forecasts
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The AI Boom Will Lift IT Spending Next Year
The Kiplinger Letter 2026 will be one of strongest years for the IT industry since the PC boom and early days of the Web in the mid-1990s.
By John Miley Published
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Frontier’s GoWild! Annual Flight Pass: Is the $349 All‑You‑Can‑Fly Deal Worth It?
Frontier’s GoWild! Pass offers unlimited flights for $349, but blackout dates, standby rules and fees apply. See who benefits and if it’s worth it.
By Choncé Maddox Last updated
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Are Economizing, but Still Spending
Economic Forecasts Retail sales growth has downshifted after a strong summer.
By David Payne Last updated
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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6 Pickleball Vacation Ideas For Your Next Trip
Travel Ideas A round-up of the different kinds of pickleball trips you can take, including cruises, retreats and rentals.
By Becca van Sambeck Last updated
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Why You Should Book a Winter Vacation
Travel Smart In the early months of the year, travel demand dips — and so do prices.
By Emma Patch Published
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