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18 Things Medicare Gives You for Free
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Five Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Savings
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The End of 2%? An Investment Adviser's Case for Why the Fed Should Raise Its Inflation Target
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You May Want To Think Twice Before Selling These Four Assets in Retirement
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Why Does It Take Insurers So Darn Long to Pay Claims?
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Investing
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar and Analysis for This Week
This week's economic calendar features the release of a delayed inflation report, and we're in a "quiet period" ahead of the next Fed meeting.
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Treat Home Equity Like Your Other Retirement Investments
Homeowners who are considering using home equity in their retirement plan can analyze it like they do their other investments. Here's how.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
Personal Finance
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
If you're searching for the best no-penalty CD rates, these top finds earn you returns as high as 4.34%.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
The best 5-year CD rates earn you up to 4.15%, outpacing inflation and helping you meet long-term savings goals.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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How Fast Does Your Internet Really Need to Be?
From solo streamers to bustling smart homes, here’s how to match your internet speed to your lifestyle and know when it’s time to upgrade.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Taxes
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IRS Updates 2026 Tax Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults. Here are some new amounts to know for 2026.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Ask the Editor, October 17: QCDs and Tax-Planning
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers more questions about the use of qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) in end-of-year tax planning.
By Joy Taylor Published
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What’s the New 2026 Estate Tax Exemption Amount?
Estate Tax The IRS just increased the exemption as we enter into a promising tax year for estates and inheritances.
By Kate Schubel Published
Retirement
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Ask the Editor, October 17: QCDs and Tax-Planning
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers more questions about the use of qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) in end-of-year tax planning.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Treat Home Equity Like Your Other Retirement Investments
Homeowners who are considering using home equity in their retirement plan can analyze it like they do their other investments. Here's how.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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What’s the New 2026 Estate Tax Exemption Amount?
Estate Tax The IRS just increased the exemption as we enter into a promising tax year for estates and inheritances.
By Kate Schubel Published
Real Estate
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Financial Fact vs Fiction: The Truth About Social Security Entitlement (and Reverse Mortgages' Bad Rap)
Despite the 'entitlement' moniker, Social Security and Medicare are both benefits that workers earn. And reverse mortgages can be a strategic tool for certain people. Plus, we're setting the record straight on three other myths.
By Scott McClatchey, CFP® Published
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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 Last updated
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Nine Easy Home Hardening Projects That Also Save on Insurance
These easy home hardening projects can protect your home from the elements — and might lower your home insurance premium.
By Paige Cerulli Last updated
Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Home Price Growth Falls
Economic Outlooks Existing home sales remain weak due to high financing costs.
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Japan's New Era of Risk and Reform
The Kiplinger Letter Japan has entered a pivotal moment in its economic history, undertaking ambitious policy and structural reforms to escape from decades of stagnation.
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