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Is Your Portfolio Overweight? How to Rebalance and Diversify
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The Average Gen X 401(k) Balance Kind of BItes
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Should I borrow from my $1.5 million 401(k) for home improvement?
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Don't Let Low Tax Rates Lull You Into the Torpedo Zone
The Social Security provisional income threshold can create a "tax torpedo" for disciplined savers, raising your effective marginal tax rate to 40.7% or more.
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Income and Life Expectancy Not Adding Up? Consider An Annuity
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You don't need to wait an entire year beyond your full retirement age to earn delayed retirement credits.
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The IRMAA Income Trap Quiz: What Really Counts?
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April Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your Check Arriving?
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Alexandra Svokos
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Karee Venema
Senior Investing Editor
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Kelley R. Taylor
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Alexandra Twin
Senior Retirement Editor
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David Dittman
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Ellen Kennedy
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Carla Ayers
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Donna LeValley
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Kate Schubel
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Rachael Green
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Ben Demers
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Dan Burrows
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IRS RulesShould Your College Student File a Tax Return This Year? 2 IRS Rules to Know
What matters when it comes to filing taxes isn’t just how much your dependent student earned. It’s the type of income involved and whether it crosses two key IRS thresholds.
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Don't Let Low Tax Rates Lull You Into the Torpedo Zone
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Don't Defer Retirement if You're a Landlord, Defer Taxes
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5 Steps to Take to Get Money Back from a Trip Gone Awry
Five steps to take if travels go awry and you need to get money back.
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9 Financially Savvy Tips for a Guilt-Free Vacation
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Do You Need Umbrella Insurance?
Umbrella insurance can protect you from financially devastating events that aren't covered by other policies.
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How T-Mobile iPhone Deals Work — and Which One Fits You
T-Mobile’s iPhone promotions can lower monthly costs, but only if the plan and device match how you actually use your phone.
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One way to keep your earnings on track is to spread out your cash.
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Why Turning 60 is a Good Time to Start a New Career
Why going back to work after 60 is as much mental as it is practical, and often exactly what you need most.
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Should I borrow from my $1.5 million 401(k) for home improvement?
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Don't Defer Retirement if You're a Landlord, Defer Taxes
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The Kiplinger LetterIran War Looms Over Spring Home-Buying Season
The Iran conflict has put the housing market recovery on hold by driving up mortgage rates and raising costs for builders.
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When a Home Upgrade Becomes a Lifestyle Creep Trap
Do you know how much that new backyard will actually end up costing you each month?
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5 Steps to Take to Get Money Back from a Trip Gone Awry
Five steps to take if travels go awry and you need to get money back.
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The 2026 Food & Wine Calendar: 5 Tours You Need to Book Now
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9 Financially Savvy Tips for a Guilt-Free Vacation
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9 Ways Snowbirds and Retirees Can Beat Soaring Gas Prices on the Drive Home
Gas prices are at least $1 more than when retirees and snowbirds headed for warmer weather. Here are some easy ways to save some of that cash.
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How to Save on Booking a Cruise
Booking a cruise using credit card rewards and travel agents can help snag the best deals.
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Our son can't come on the family cruise. Should I send him a check?
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The Kiplinger LetterIran War Looms Over Spring Home-Buying Season
The Iran conflict has put the housing market recovery on hold by driving up mortgage rates and raising costs for builders.
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ForecastsKiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Fed Pauses Rates Cuts
The Fed suggests that it is not likely to cut rates further unless the jobs market weakens more.
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026
The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Business Costs Outlook: Spending, Costs Rise
Trade deals reduce tariff uncertainty, but lock in higher costs of imports.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: War in Iran Spells Higher Gas Prices in the US
The loss of roughly a tenth of the world’s oil supply is already raising prices at the gas pump, with more increases to come.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Picking Up, Even if War Is Short
February’s inflation report is likely to be the lowest for the year, even excluding energy prices.
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