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Dow Loses 821 Points to Open Nvidia Week: Stock Market Today
U.S. stock market indexes reflect global uncertainty about artificial intelligence and Trump administration trade policy.
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Nvidia Earnings: Live Updates and Commentary February 2026
Nvidia's earnings event is just days away and Wall Street's attention is zeroed in on the AI bellwether's fourth-quarter results.
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Stock Picks That Billionaires Love
Billionaire investors are scooping up beaten-down blue chips when they're on sale.
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How to Use Home Equity to Help With Your Long-Term Goals
Homeowners are increasingly using their home equity, through products like HELOCs and home equity loans, as a financial resource for managing debt, funding renovations and more.
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How to Find Free Money for Graduate School as Loans Tighten
Starting July 1, federal borrowing will be capped for new graduate students, making scholarships and other forms of "free money" vital. Here's what to know.
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5 Tips To Get Your Kids Investing as Soon as Possible
Teaching your kids to invest early will help them build a solid financial future. Here are five ways to get them started.
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Aging in Place Can Be Bad for You: Here's an Alternative
Why age alone in financial hardship when you can enjoy companionship — and share the costs of housing, groceries and health care — with a small community of friends?
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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Retirement
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What Is a 403(b) Retirement Plan? Non-Profit Workers Take Note
Many teachers and other non-profit workers are offered 403(b) plans, rather than a 401(k). But what is a 403(b)?
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taxesA Financial Planner Answers 10 Common Gift Tax Questions
Generous gifts can have tax consequences, but in general, only very wealthy people need to worry about gift taxes. Still, there could be IRS paperwork involved.
By David Jaeger, CFP® -
RetirementHow One Extra Dollar of Income Can Cost You Thousands in Retirement
Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here’s how even a small increase can affect your retirement costs.
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We've saved $5 million, but my husband still won't retire.
We are 66 and have reached our retirement savings goal. Our plan is to travel, but my husband can't seem to let go of work.
By Maurie Backman -

Aging in Place Can Be Bad for You: Here's an Alternative
Why age alone in financial hardship when you can enjoy companionship — and share the costs of housing, groceries and health care — with a small community of friends?
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When Retirement Planning, Be More Like Spock Than Scotty
If you're worried about your retirement, address the concerns in a logical sequence, talk honestly with your team and prepare to go boldly into the future.
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Using AI: How to Get Actionable Insight, Not Polished Nonsense
AI can be a powerful specialist, but it can sound smarter than it is when it comes to understanding real-world stakes. That means you have to be the strategist.
By Cosmo P. DeStefano
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Retirement Writer
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Taxes
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Tax ChangesNew $6,000 'Senior Bonus' Deduction: What It Means for Taxpayers Age 65 and Older
If you’re an older adult, a new bonus tax deduction could provide a valuable tax benefit. Here's how it works.
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taxesA Financial Planner Answers 10 Common Gift Tax Questions
Generous gifts can have tax consequences, but in general, only very wealthy people need to worry about gift taxes. Still, there could be IRS paperwork involved.
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Tax LawTrump Tariffs Supreme Court Ruling: What's Next for Consumers and Retailers
This landmark decision will reshape U.S. trade policy and could define the outer boundaries of presidential economic power for years to come.
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RetirementHow One Extra Dollar of Income Can Cost You Thousands in Retirement
Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here’s how even a small increase can affect your retirement costs.
By Chrissy Paradis
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Personal Finance
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How to Use Home Equity to Help With Your Long-Term Goals
Homeowners are increasingly using their home equity, through products like HELOCs and home equity loans, as a financial resource for managing debt, funding renovations and more.
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How to Find Free Money for Graduate School as Loans Tighten
Starting July 1, federal borrowing will be capped for new graduate students, making scholarships and other forms of "free money" vital. Here's what to know.
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How to Choose the Best Internet Plan in Retirement
Your internet needs can change dramatically after you stop working. Here's how to make sure you're not overpaying (or underpowered).
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Rounding TaxFirst the Penny, Now the Nickel? The New Math Behind Your Sales Tax and Total
A new era of "Swedish rounding" hits U.S. registers soon. Learn why the nickel may be on the chopping block, and how to save money by choosing the right way to pay.
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My First $1 Million: Retired Senior Policy Analyst, 64
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
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Money Monsters Under the Bed? What You're Really Afraid Of
When financial anxiety keeps you awake, money isn't usually the root cause of the problem. Identifying the real demons will help you sleep — and live — better.
By Jeffrey Smith, Registered Investment Adviser
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Real Estate
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How to Use Home Equity to Help With Your Long-Term Goals
Homeowners are increasingly using their home equity, through products like HELOCs and home equity loans, as a financial resource for managing debt, funding renovations and more.
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Buying a Home With a Friend: How to Prevent Legal Headaches
With rising home prices leading more people to co-buy homes with friends, it's essential to have a co-tenancy agreement that clearly defines the deal.
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Relying on Real Estate in Retirement? Avoid These 3 Mistakes
The keys to successful real estate planning for retirees: Stop thinking of property income as a reliable paycheck, start planning for tax consequences and structure your assets early to maintain flexibility.
By Rob Edwards -

My wife wants to use our $6.1 million for charity — I want a lake house.
We are 62 and finally retired after decades of hard work. I see the lakehouse as an investment in our happiness.
By Maurie Backman
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Travel
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travel15 Money-Saving Travel Tips for Retirees
Globetrotting in your golden years doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are 15 ways to cut down on your travel expenses.
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Eat Your Way Across America: Foodie Gems Worth the Drive
Want to eat your way across America? Here's a look at foodie gems worth the drive, whether you’re craving the nostalgic taste of juicy BBQ or fresh-caught seafood straight from the ocean.
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Emergency Travel Assistance Memberships Explained
Emergency travel assistance memberships help coordinate medical evacuations and emergency travel support. Here is how they differ from insurance and how major providers compare.
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$100,000 Travel Emergencies You Don’t See Coming and How to Prepare
Travel emergencies can get expensive fast. Here's how to protect your wallet from the worst-case scenario.
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The 11 Best National Parks to Visit in Retirement
Exploring the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of America's national parks offers retirees an adventurous way to soak in epic scenery and keep things exciting.
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credit cardsThe Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
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Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger ForecastsKiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic Growth
In the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
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The Kiplinger LetterFarmers Brace for Another Rough Year
The agriculture sector has been plagued by low commodity prices and is facing an uncertain trade outlook.
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The Kiplinger LetterSpecial Report: The Future of American Politics
Kiplinger assesses the political trends and challenges that will define the next decade.
By Matthew Housiaux -
Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumer Spending Takes a Breather
Sales were flat in December, and January storms likely hindered spending as well.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Moderate Inflation to Continue in the Near Term
Twelve-month inflation rates will stay low in the next few months, but could pick up in the year’s second half.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Is The Jan. Jump in Jobs a One-Off?
Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
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ForecastsExports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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