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First-Time Filing Taxes? Key Tax Tips to Know for 2025
Tax Filing Preparing your IRS taxes for the first time may seem daunting, but here are some return preparation and filing tips to start.
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
The market is still favorable for savers. And if you have a lot of cash and want to earn a healthy rate of return risk-free, a jumbo CD is a smart choice.
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Short-Term Rentals: 10 Things to Know Before you Book on Sites Like Airbnb and VRBO
A successful short-term rental stay requires knowing the ins and outs of booking sites. Here's our take on Trip Advisor, Expedia, Booking.com, VRBO and Airbnb.
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This Boring Retirement Income Source Has Big Tax Benefits
Don't ignore this retirement income source, especially if you are wealthy or need portfolio diversification.
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What Is a Covered Call?
Covered calls are a lower-risk options strategy that allow investors to amplify returns and limit losses on an asset they already own.
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Three Reasons to Skip the 401(k) Super Catch-Up
Older workers may want to forgo the 401(k) super catch-up and put their money to work elsewhere.
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Stressed About Doing Your Taxes? Use These Easy Tips to Cope
If the thought of filing your taxes puts you on edge, you're not alone — nearly 65% of Americans say they're stressed during tax season. Here's how to cope.
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Three Ways to Get Your Finances in Better Shape
Want fitter finances this year and beyond? Start by making full use of all your workplace benefits — from 401(k)s to budgeting apps and wellness programs.
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2025 Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards
Awards The Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the best products and services in personal finance. Read on to learn more about this year's awards.
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Credit Score vs Credit Report: What's the Difference?
Credit score vs credit report: What's the difference? Here's what you need to know.
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What Is Comprehensive Auto Insurance?
insurance This grab bag of coverages can protect you and your vehicle from theft, fire and forces of nature.
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What Are Call Options?
Call options offer investors the chance to limit risk, boost returns and diversify their portfolios.
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What Are Put Options?
Put options work as insurance policies for investors, offering the ability to limit potential losses during market uncertainty.
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What Is Margin Trading?
Margin trading is buying and selling stocks with borrowed money. It can generate big rewards, but margin trading also involves multiple risks.
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7 of Warren Buffett's Biggest Misses
Warren Buffett's investing wins are highly regarded across Wall Street, but no one can bat a thousand. Here are some of Buffett's biggest misses.
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The 'Food Tax': Grocery Tax by State
State Tax These 11 states still tax groceries, but that figure is shrinking.
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Mail Theft Crisis: Why Your IRS Tax Refund Is At Risk
Tax Refunds Millions of dollars in tax refunds were stolen in the mail last year. Here's what you should know.
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States That Won't Tax Your Death
Estate Taxes How much will your children — or other heirs — pay when you die? That depends on whether you live in a state with no death tax.
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
Here are some of the best no-penalty CD rates available, with some offering APYs of over 4%.
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check to others of your age, and plan for the future.
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What Is a Good Credit Score?
Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
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Want to Retire With $100K a Year? Here's How Much to Save
What "magic number" will be enough to generate $100K a year in retirement income? We do the math for you.
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Rethinking Income When You Retire: No Paycheck, No Problem
When you retire, you'll need to adjust to the reality of depending on assets instead of a regular paycheck. For that, you'll need a new financial strategy.
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How to Support Your Parents Without Derailing Your Finances
Putting your aging parents' financial house in order can give you a clearer picture of where they need support and how to balance that with your own plans.
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Retirees Get a Raise in Their Social Security Benefits This Week
The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to retired Social Security beneficiaries when their January 2025 payments arrive.
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Can a Gold IRA or ETF Counter Sticky Inflation in Your Retirement Portfolio?
Gold is soaring. Here's how to add a gold IRA or ETF to your portfolio in order to hedge against inflation and volatility. But retirees should tread carefully.
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Why You May Owe More Tax Soon on Popular Employee Benefits
Tax Law Workers could foot the tax bill for employer-provided benefits like parking, gyms, and meals.
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Ten States With the Highest Sales Taxes
State Tax These states have the highest sales tax rates in the U.S., but do they really? Learn what taxes look like before you shop.
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4 Low-Cost, DIY Solutions to Monitoring Your Credit, Preventing ID Theft
credit & debt Here's how to keep your credit intact without breaking the bank.
