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Obsessed With Rate Moves? This Financial CEO Explains How to Focus Less on the Fed
Reshuffling funds to get the highest yields? Holding out for the right time to borrow? Creating a durable plan for your cash means you can stop obsessing over interest rates.
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Does the Market Feel Like We Do? It Does Not, and Here's Why
Shared moments are powerful, as fans of Peter Frampton's song "Do You Feel Like We Do" will testify. But that dynamic won't serve you as an investment strategy.
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What Can You Do When Your Neighbor's Tree Is a Danger?
Some neighbors are jerks, but you don't have to be. Here's how to create a paper trail when asking a neighbor to deal with a tree that's a safety hazard.
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Green and Sustainable Bonds Can Help Portfolios and the Planet
The green and sustainable bond market continues to develop, creating opportunities for responsible investors who want portfolios that are diversified and impactful.
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Best Cash Cows to Buy
These cash cows and their bulletproof balance sheets are built to weather Wall Street's and Main Street's prevailing storms.
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Best Cheap Stocks (Under $10) to Buy Now
When seeking out the best cheap stocks to buy under $10, investors should focus on quality and liquidity. Here are five we like.
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Stocks Recover as Oil Retreats From $119: Stock Market Today
How high the price of crude oil rises and how long it stays there are critical questions for market participants and policymakers alike.
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Are You Behind on Retirement Savings? How Much You Need at 50, 55, 60 and 65
See how your retirement savings stack up compared with this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
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How to Estimate Your Social Security Benefits in Six Steps
To plan smartly for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.
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3 Estate Planning Strategies That Thrive in Volatile Markets
From GRATs to Roth conversions, learn how to leverage market swings to protect your family’s future wealth.
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The '120 Minus You Rule' of Retirement
The '120 Minus You Rule' updates an older retirement rule, with a twist. Here's a better way to construct your retirement portfolio.
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Why After-Tax Returns Are the Only Returns That Matter
Building lasting wealth depends less on high returns and more on optimizing the structure of your portfolio to minimize taxes. That can cost you over time.
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3 Financial Hurdles Coming Up for Women: How to Overcome Them
From the widow's penalty to higher health costs, women will encounter a host of money worries over the course of a lifetime. You need a robust financial plan.
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Should we fund our grandchild's 529 or our retirement?
We're 54 with $1.8 million saved. My wife wants to start a college fund for our grandchild, but I think we should keep funding our retirement. Who is right?
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Alexandra Svokos
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Karee Venema
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Kelley R. Taylor
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Alexandra Twin
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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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Sean Jackson
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Donna Fuscaldo
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Property Tax10 Cheapest Places to Live in North Carolina
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, we ranked the NC counties with the lowest property taxes in 2026.
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Capital GainsIRS Updates Capital Gains Tax Thresholds for 2026: Here’s What’s New
The IRS has increased the capital gains tax income thresholds for 2026. You'll need this information to help minimize your tax burden.
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Estate TaxNot Even Death Can Cheat the IRS: Lessons From a Massachusetts Estate
If you owed money to the IRS while alive, your death isn’t going to stop them from collecting. Here's what you need to know about death and taxes.
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Why After-Tax Returns Are the Only Returns That Matter
Building lasting wealth depends less on high returns and more on optimizing the structure of your portfolio to minimize taxes. That can cost you over time.
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Obsessed With Rate Moves? This Financial CEO Explains How to Focus Less on the Fed
Reshuffling funds to get the highest yields? Holding out for the right time to borrow? Creating a durable plan for your cash means you can stop obsessing over interest rates.
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What Can You Do When Your Neighbor's Tree Is a Danger?
Some neighbors are jerks, but you don't have to be. Here's how to create a paper trail when asking a neighbor to deal with a tree that's a safety hazard.
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The Best Money Advice of All Time
Investing greats, renowned economists, top advisers and other experts share their favorite financial wisdom, both given and received.
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Is AI-Generated 'Workslop' Ruining Your Work Relationships?
A coworker's poor work that was generated by AI and not edited for accuracy or quality is the latest headache in the workplace. You address it without drama.
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T-Mobile Senior Phone Plans: Are The Perks Worth the Price?
Many mobile providers offer deals for seniors. T-Mobile has three phone plans for people 55 and older. We review the plans, the perks and the pricing.
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Could Your Family Live on One Income? What It Takes in Each State
Raising a family on one paycheck may feel out of reach. But new data shows where a single income can still support a stay-at-home parent and where it is most difficult.
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Buying a Home This Year? 3 Moves to Make Before the Next Fed Meeting
A few smart financial moves now can help you qualify for better mortgage terms and act quickly if the market shifts.
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20 Ways to Clean Up Your Finances This Spring
Spring cleaning is therapeutic and stops costly problems from building up around the home. Why not tackle the dusty corners of your finances at the same time?
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How Much Do You Need to Join the 1% Club in Your State?
Being a top earner is relative: Why trading a high-tax zip code for a low-cost state is the ultimate retirement power move.
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ScamsPrevent Title Fraud: Smart Steps to Protect Your Deed
Protect yourself from deed theft with these free steps. You don’t need to pay a company to protect your your home title.
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Why Do People Retire in Florida? 9 Things You Must Know
Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
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Property TaxesTen Cheapest Places to Live in Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia has some cheap places to live. Here are a few if you hate paying property taxes.
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The Five Best Cruise Lines for Retirees
Retirement is an ideal time for cruising. Check out the five best cruise lines for comfort, ease and unforgettable experiences.
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Retire at Sea: Why a Luxury Cruise Ship Could Be Your Dream Home
Ready to retire on a luxury cruise ship? Turn your golden years into an epic journey by calling a cruise ship home and exploring the world by sea.
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How to Use Your Cell Phone on a Cruise
Avoid surprise charges and stay connected at sea with these expert tips on how to use a cell phone on a cruise.
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Which Airlines Have the Most Legroom — and Which Have the Least?
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Underlying Consumer Spending Is Still OK
Sales were flat in both December and January, though widespread January storms likely hindered spending.
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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.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: War in Iran Spells Higher Gas Prices in the US
A major price spike is unlikely for now, but expect to pay more at the gas pump.
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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.
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Winning an Exit: What Small Businesses Can Learn from Meta
How can business owners exit their company with a proper valuation and no regrets? Meta's billion-dollar acquisition of a small AI firm provides a clue.
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Homeowners Face Potential Capital Gains Tax Shift: What to Know Now
Capital Gains Arizona is moving to cut taxes on home sale gains, while Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott push for nationwide capital gains tax relief.
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Retire at Sea: Why a Luxury Cruise Ship Could Be Your Dream Home
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Underlying Consumer Spending Is Still OK
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
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