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Investing
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SpaceX IPO: Should You Buy SPCX Stock?The massive SpaceX IPO is almost here, with Elon Musk's space exploration and satellite company expected to start trading this Friday.
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The Kiplinger LetterSubscriptions Are Key to Meta’s AI TransformationMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sees a future of superintelligent digital assistants. The vision will require massive amounts of spending and drastic change.
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Investor Jeremy Grantham on AI Stocks, Long-Term Opportunities and the Importance of Patience"Look at the ebb and flow. If an asset delivers a gigantic outperformance, then move your money to cheaper ones."
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Does Inflation Mean Your Retirement Plan Is Running on Empty?Anchoring your retirement plan to short-term inflation is the financial equivalent of a gas tank running on empty — it works great until it leaves you stranded.
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How to Master the Art of Family Business SuccessionYou might hope for an easy transition, but your children could have different ideas about who gets what. Talking about it early could head off divisions.
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Financial What-Ifs You Need to Discuss While the Going's GoodLife events can wreak greater havoc with finances than any market downturn. Here are some pointers on holding "that" conversation with your loved ones.
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Where to Find the Top Yields For the Rest of 2026Interest rates are rising along with geopolitical tensions. Pocket yields as high as 13%, depending on your tolerance for risk.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Retirement
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QuizDo You Know the Pros and Cons of Annuities? Test Your Knowledge With Our QuizThe financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel regularly write about annuities.
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Does Inflation Mean Your Retirement Plan Is Running on Empty?Anchoring your retirement plan to short-term inflation is the financial equivalent of a gas tank running on empty — it works great until it leaves you stranded.
By Jesse W. Hurst, CFP®, AIF® -
How to Master the Art of Family Business SuccessionYou might hope for an easy transition, but your children could have different ideas about who gets what. Talking about it early could head off divisions.
By Mike Moore -
Financial What-Ifs You Need to Discuss While the Going's GoodLife events can wreak greater havoc with finances than any market downturn. Here are some pointers on holding "that" conversation with your loved ones.
By Karen B. McIntyre, CFP® -
Wealth Wise: Should We Bankroll Our Son's Law School Tuition?In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we help a couple weigh whether to lend their son $180K for his tuition or protect their savings.
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5 Retirement Lifestyle Upgrades That Cost Less Than You ThinkReframing splurges as "intentional reallocation" of money can help you overcome spending anxiety and enhance your quality of life. Here are some suggestions.
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The Right and Wrong Questions to Ask About AnnuitiesAnnuities have costs and limitations, but also serve a real purpose for some investors. Before dismissing them as a retirement option, find out how they work.
By Robert D. Blair, CFP®
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Meet Kiplinger's experts
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Alexandra SvokosDigital Managing Editor
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Karee VenemaSenior Investing Editor
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Kelley R. TaylorSenior Tax Editor
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Alexandra TwinSenior Retirement Editor
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David DittmanInvesting Editor
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Ellen KennedyRetirement Editor
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Carla AyersPersonal Finance Editor
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Donna LeValleyRetirement Writer
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Kate SchubelTax Writer
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Sean JacksonPersonal Finance Writer
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Donna FuscaldoRetirement Writer
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Rachael GreenPersonal Finance Writer
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Ben DemersAudience Engagement Manager
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Dan BurrowsSenior Investing Writer
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Taxes
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QuizDo You Know the Pros and Cons of Annuities? Test Your Knowledge With Our QuizThe financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel regularly write about annuities.
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Collection TaxesThe Penny Is Dead, So Why Is the U.S. Mint Bringing Them Back?While circulation ended in 2025, "dual-date" pennies are officially here. Here's why the IRS treats these coins differently from pocket change.
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BondsHow Are I Bonds Taxed? 8 Common Situations to Know for 2026Series I U.S. savings bonds are a popular investment, but the federal income tax consequences are anything but straightforward.
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9 Tax Surprises Retirees Don't See Coming Until It's Too LateMost of these tax surprises are avoidable, but many retirees aren't ready for the shift in how and when taxes show up in retirement. These strategies can help.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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Personal Finance
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Amazon PrimeWhen Is Prime Day 2026?Amazon Prime Day is almost here. Learn when the sale starts, who can shop and how to avoid overpaying.
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I Earn $315 on Gas and Groceries Every Year By Swiping These 2 CardsMaximizing cash back on everyday spending doesn't have to be complicated.
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Does Inflation Mean Your Retirement Plan Is Running on Empty?Anchoring your retirement plan to short-term inflation is the financial equivalent of a gas tank running on empty — it works great until it leaves you stranded.
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How to Avoid Fuel Surcharges on Your Summer TravelDon't let soaring airfares and flight disruptions upend your summer vacation plans. These steps can help.
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Collection TaxesThe Penny Is Dead, So Why Is the U.S. Mint Bringing Them Back?While circulation ended in 2025, "dual-date" pennies are officially here. Here's why the IRS treats these coins differently from pocket change.
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BondsHow Are I Bonds Taxed? 8 Common Situations to Know for 2026Series I U.S. savings bonds are a popular investment, but the federal income tax consequences are anything but straightforward.
By Joy Taylor
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Real Estate
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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home, From a Financial PlannerBefore you buy a vacation home, do your homework. Be realistic about mortgage rates, local regulations that limit rental options, insurance and upkeep.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA® -
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10 Cities With the Cheapest Groceries in the USIf you live in one of these 10 cities, you're paying less than the rest of the country to keep your fridge stocked.
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10 Cities Where Grocery Prices Are Highest in 2026Residents in these 10 cities pay up to 36% more than the rest of the country to keep food on the table.
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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Travel
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How to Avoid Fuel Surcharges on Your Summer TravelDon't let soaring airfares and flight disruptions upend your summer vacation plans. These steps can help.
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credit cardsThe Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for YouPack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction FeesEnjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
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Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses That Come with Free Companion TicketsWe’ve rounded up the two best airline credit card bonuses worth up to $720 to help you rack up miles, earn a companion pass and pay for your next big vacation.
By Sean Jackson -
Cruise Insurance and Crime at Sea: Are You Covered for the Unexpected?Learn what cruise insurance covers including medical issues, theft, trip delays and whether it protects against piracy or crime at sea.
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When the World Is Your Retirement HomeGlobal nomads leave everything behind to wander the continents.
By Alina Tugend
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Economic Forecasts
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: Drivers Face Painful Gas PricesPrices at the pump are coming down, but not enough to make drivers feel much relief.
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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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Kiplinger ForecastsKiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic GrowthIn the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
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ForecastsExports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputesKiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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ForecastsKiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Fed Pauses Rates CutsThe Fed suggests that it is not likely to cut rates further unless the jobs market weakens more.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Spend Freely, for NowLow savings rates and higher gasoline costs imply a slowdown in spending at some point.
By David Payne
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