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Investing
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Wall Street's 6 Top World Cup Stock PicksThe World Cup kicks off this month and could give the global economy a $40 billion jolt. These are some of the stocks analysts think could benefit.
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5 Top Buy-and-Hold Investments to Manage Market VolatilityWhen seeking out the best buy-and-hold investments, look for assets that will last beyond short-term market noise.
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The Retirement Identity Crisis High Achievers Don't Plan ForShifting your identity from working and saving to spending and living can be tough, but here's why you need to do it for yourself and your family.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD -
Step Off the 1031 Exchange Treadmill With Mineral RightsMineral rights offer deeded ownership with no tenants, monthly royalty income with no operating costs, a stepped-up basis for heirs and more.
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How to Hire the Right Financial Expert, Not a SalespersonOne of your most important financial decisions is who you trust for advice. Your best bet is a fee-only professional legally committed to your best interests.
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5 Financial Planning Secrets of MillionairesYou might be surprised: Most millionaires don't feel rich. But you might if you adopt these five key habits that could help you reach millionaire status.
By Michael Robustelli, ChFC®, CASL®, CLU® -
5 Years Until Retirement? Start Refining Your Income Plan NowYou'll likely be earning the most in the last few years of your career. That's when to start planning how to generate income over 20 to 30 years of retirement.
By Ayden Hanes, CFP®, ChFC®
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Retirement
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Counting on the Great Wealth Transfer? Why It May Not Pan Out the Way You HopeDon't spend money you don't have. Learn why the Great Wealth Transfer might leave you with less than you think and how to plan around it.
By Donna Fuscaldo -
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The Retirement Identity Crisis High Achievers Don't Plan ForShifting your identity from working and saving to spending and living can be tough, but here's why you need to do it for yourself and your family.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD -
How to Hire the Right Financial Expert, Not a SalespersonOne of your most important financial decisions is who you trust for advice. Your best bet is a fee-only professional legally committed to your best interests.
By David Bromelkamp -
Retirement TaxesCould Vibe Coding Put Your Retirement Portfolio at Risk?With more financial pros potentially turning to AI "agents", your private tax data — and nest egg — might be resting on a foundation of unverified code.
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Wealth Wise: Should We Sell Our Rental or Keep the Income?An out-of-state property is a great inflation hedge, but the hidden tax hits and landlord headaches might not be worth it. Our retirement advice column answers your questions.
By Maurie Backman -
5 Financial Planning Secrets of MillionairesYou might be surprised: Most millionaires don't feel rich. But you might if you adopt these five key habits that could help you reach millionaire status.
By Michael Robustelli, ChFC®, CASL®, CLU® -
5 Years Until Retirement? Start Refining Your Income Plan NowYou'll likely be earning the most in the last few years of your career. That's when to start planning how to generate income over 20 to 30 years of retirement.
By Ayden Hanes, CFP®, ChFC®
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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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Retirement TaxesCould Vibe Coding Put Your Retirement Portfolio at Risk?With more financial pros potentially turning to AI "agents", your private tax data — and nest egg — might be resting on a foundation of unverified code.
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Fewer IRS Audits Doesn't Mean It's a Tax Cheat Free-For-AllTwo things can be true at the same time. Yes, IRS is conducting fewer audits. No, it is not a free-for-all for tax cheats.
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Tax BreaksStandard Deduction 2026: How Much You Can Claim and Whether You Should ItemizeMost people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
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Tax BreaksCapital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: Who Qualifies and How It WorksThe IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you're eligible.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Personal Finance
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Do You Know How to Behave in an Airport Lounge? Take Our QuizAre you committing airport lounge faux pas without realizing it? Take this short quiz to find out.
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15 Ways To Lower Your Healthcare CostsStressed out by the high price of staying well? These strategies can save you hundreds, or even thousands, on your annual medical bills.
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This Airline Miles 'Trick' Earned Me Premium Loyalty StatusWarning: It does require vigilance.
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The 'Dr. Robby' Reset: Why a Sabbatical May Beat Early RetirementIf The Pitt’s chief attending has you rethinking the daily grind, it might be time to plan a strategic career pause — before you call it quits for good.
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Why So Many Gen Xers Feel Financially Stuck — And What You Can Do About ItMany Gen Xers worry they haven't saved enough, but experts say there is still time to strengthen retirement finances.
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8 Ways to Treat Yourself After the Chaos of MaycemberParents spend May juggling packed calendars, emotional labor and rising costs. Here are a few worthwhile ways to finally splurge on themselves this summer.
By Choncé Maddox
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Real Estate
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Step Off the 1031 Exchange Treadmill With Mineral RightsMineral rights offer deeded ownership with no tenants, monthly royalty income with no operating costs, a stepped-up basis for heirs and more.
By Alan Stalcup -
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Wealth Wise: Should We Sell Our Rental or Keep the Income?An out-of-state property is a great inflation hedge, but the hidden tax hits and landlord headaches might not be worth it. Our retirement advice column answers your questions.
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10 Things You Should Not Keep in a Storage UnitBefore you rent a storage unit, learn which 10 items you should never store in one.
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5 DIY Home Security Upgrades That Lower Insurance CostsBoost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.
By Paige Cerulli
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Travel
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Do You Know How to Behave in an Airport Lounge? Take Our QuizAre you committing airport lounge faux pas without realizing it? Take this short quiz to find out.
By Rachael Green -
retirement10 Reasons to Retire in an RVRV-loving retirees talk about the upsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
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The 12 Best National Parks to Visit in RetirementExploring the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of America's national parks offers retirees an adventurous way to soak in epic scenery and discover something new.
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8 Ways to Treat Yourself After the Chaos of MaycemberParents spend May juggling packed calendars, emotional labor and rising costs. Here are a few worthwhile ways to finally splurge on themselves this summer.
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This Airline Miles 'Trick' Earned Me Premium Loyalty StatusWarning: It does require vigilance.
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23 Countries the US Says You Shouldn't Travel To Right NowPlanning a trip abroad? The U.S. has issued "Do Not Travel" advisories for 23 countries in 2026. Check the list before you book.
By Laura Gariepy
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Economic Forecasts
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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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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: Drivers Face Painful Gas PricesRoad trips will cost far more this holiday weekend than they did last year. Is any relief in sight?
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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 -
Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Energy Cost Increases Not Done YetThe inflation report for May will show a jump in prices for the third month. Headline inflation should rise above 4.0%.
By David Payne -
The Kiplinger LetterManufacturers Face Crunch on Industrial MetalsThe Middle East conflict has disrupted supplies, increased costs and created another headache for manufacturers dealing with the effects of higher tariffs.
By Matthew Housiaux
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The New Venture Capital Playbook for Startups and InvestorsCapital is still flowing, but the easy-money, easy-investing era is over. This is how startups and investors can meet the challenges and seize opportunities.
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