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Investing
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Best Stocks to Buy NowWhen compiling our list of the best stocks to buy now, we look for high-quality companies that are poised to benefit over the next 12 months.
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Markets Rocked as Crude Oil Knocks on $100: Stock Market TodayEscalating war and higher energy prices continue to occupy market participants with less than a week to go before the next Fed meeting.
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InvestingThe Wash Sale Rule: Six Things to Know to Avoid Tax PitfallsThe wash sale rule is important when you are selling and rebuying stocks to offset losses.
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August CPI Report: What the Inflation Data Is Expected to ShowThe August CPI report is the last inflation update the Fed will see before next week's policy meeting. Here's what economists are saying about the data.
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Is the Small-Cap Stock Rally for Real This Time?Small caps have been climbing the charts in recent months on AI enthusiasm, and many believe this rebound has more room to run.
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8 Retirement Tax Strategies Your CPA Won't ShareTax preparation calculates what you owe for the previous year, but tax planning helps lower your lifetime tax bill — and is vital for retirees with pensions.
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Why Kiplinger Readers Recommend Schwab for Internet BankingCharles Schwab has won the Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards for internet banks three years in a row. Here's why.
By Rachael Green
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Retirement
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Medicare Premiums 2026: IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and DDo you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge this year? It depends.
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MedicareWhat You Must Know About the Different Parts of MedicareMedicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.
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How Real Families Are Handling The Great Wealth TransferKiplinger is exploring the Trillion Dollar Talk. Join us to see what we've found and how we can help you.
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Medicare12 Things You Need to Know About MedicareThere's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
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Is a Living Trust the Right Move for Your Estate Plan?A living trust protects your loved ones and simplifies your estate. Sometimes called a "revocable trust," it can avoid the cost of probate.
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QuizTax Fact vs Myth: How Much of Your Inheritance Actually Gets Taxed?Receiving an inheritance is typically less taxable than you might think.
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How to Prepare for Long-Term Care Costs Before They Hurt Your KidsLong-term care costs can reduce the inheritance you leave your children. Learn how to prepare for care while protecting your retirement and estate plans.
By Paige Cerulli
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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 SchubelSenior Tax 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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Tax BreaksThe $3,000 IRS Rule That Can Lower Your 2026 Taxable IncomeSelling investments at a loss before year-end could lower your 2026 tax bill and potentially reduce taxable income in future years.
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InvestingThe Wash Sale Rule: Six Things to Know to Avoid Tax PitfallsThe wash sale rule is important when you are selling and rebuying stocks to offset losses.
By Kelley R. Taylor -
8 Retirement Tax Strategies Your CPA Won't ShareTax preparation calculates what you owe for the previous year, but tax planning helps lower your lifetime tax bill — and is vital for retirees with pensions.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA® -
QuizTax Fact vs Myth: How Much of Your Inheritance Actually Gets Taxed?Receiving an inheritance is typically less taxable than you might think.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Personal Finance
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Medicare Premiums 2026: IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and DDo you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge this year? It depends.
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How Real Families Are Handling The Great Wealth TransferKiplinger is exploring the Trillion Dollar Talk. Join us to see what we've found and how we can help you.
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Is Navy Federal's New Travel Card Worth the $95 Annual Fee?If you're looking for a new travel credit card with a simple rewards structure, Navy Federal's new card could be the right fit. Discover its perks and trade-offs.
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August CPI Report: What the Inflation Data Is Expected to ShowThe August CPI report is the last inflation update the Fed will see before next week's policy meeting. Here's what economists are saying about the data.
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5 Hard Things You Need to Do to Get RichGetting rich often requires discipline, patience and some uncomfortable choices. Here are five hard things that can help you build wealth.
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Why Kiplinger Readers Recommend Schwab for Internet BankingCharles Schwab has won the Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards for internet banks three years in a row. Here's why.
By Rachael Green
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Real Estate
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How the Energy Crisis Is Changing Real Estate InvestingFrom strategic 1031 exchanges to 100% bonus depreciation and Opportunity Funds, this is how savvy investors are turning global turbulence into long-term wealth.
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Before You Leave Your Home to Your Children, Ask These QuestionsBefore leaving your home to your children, ask these questions about costs, taxes, sibling dynamics and what your children actually want.
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What Is Landmaxxing? Why Wealthy Homeowners Are Buying the House Next DoorThe luxury real estate trend known as "landmaxxing" is all about buying more space and control. You don't have to be a billionaire to borrow from the strategy.
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5 Hidden Ways Heat Is Damaging Your HomeYou might be used to watching for freeze damage around the home, but heat can cause just as much destruction.
By Rachael Green
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Travel
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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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TravelDo I Still Need Travel Insurance If I Have Coverage Through a Credit Card?Many credit cards offer travel insurance as a perk, but is the coverage comprehensive enough to skip buying a separate policy?
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Capital One Venture Rewards: Is the $95 Card Worth It?Capital One Venture Rewards offers flexible miles, travel perks and simple rewards. See what you get for the $95 annual fee and who the card suits best.
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How to Add Your Driver’s License or Passport to Apple WalletLearn how to add a driver’s license, state ID or passport-based Digital ID to Apple Wallet, where you can use it and when you still need physical ID.
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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.
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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.
By Sean Jackson
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Economic Forecasts
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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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The Kiplinger LetterCongress Faces Busy AutumnLawmakers likely will avert a government shutdown before hitting the campaign trail.
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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: July Dip is TemporaryE-Commerce sales dropped in July after Prime Day was moved to June.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Business Costs Special Report 2026Fresh forecasts from Kiplinger's Letters team to help you plan ahead and prepare a budget for a range of business costs.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: A Pickup Is Coming in AugustGasoline prices have risen again and may stay elevated. Plus, other price pressures are emerging.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: Drivers Face Painful Gas PricesAn end to the conflict with Iran could unlock Middle Eastern oil exports trapped in the Persian Gulf. But markets have seen peace deals fall apart before.
By Jim Patterson
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Capital One Venture Rewards: Is the $95 Card Worth It?Capital One Venture Rewards offers flexible miles, travel perks and simple rewards. See what you get for the $95 annual fee and who the card suits best.
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What 4 Financial Professionals Learned On 9/11Many of those who lost their lives in Lower Manhattan worked in finance, creating a vast impact across the industry.
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Meta’s Business Set to Escape Lawsuits UnscathedThe Kiplinger Letter Meta’s $17 billion settlement with state attorneys general includes a long list of restrictions for teen users, but it won’t hold back its underlying business.
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