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Ask the Editor: Four Reader Tax Questions
Ask the Editor In our new Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on reporting income and tax deductions on 2024 tax returns.
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This Surprisingly Versatile Account Should Be in Your Retirement Plan
The Swiss Army knife of accounts can help provide tax-free income in retirement. 'Be Prepared.'
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4 Homes for Sale With Basketball Courts
Several recent real estate listings in the U.S. feature basketball courts fit for March Madness addicts — and alums.
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Choosing a Trustee? These Six Tips Can Help You Pick Wisely
How can you be sure a trust will be managed properly, without causing a headache for the beneficiaries? The key is choosing the right trustee (and a backup).
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Five Things That Are Spiking Your Insurance Premium
It's a drag, but just as your expenses keep rising, so does the cost of doing business as an insurance company. That means higher premiums.
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Is Your Cryptocurrency Safe? How to Shield Digital Assets
Creditors, hackers and frivolous lawsuit filers could be coming for your cryptocurrencies. These estate planning and asset protection strategies could help.
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How Savvy Is Your Financial Adviser? Three Ways to Find Out
Don't be afraid to ask your adviser if they're keeping up with industry developments and their own training. How else can you know they're giving good advice?
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Cash and Companionship: Why More Retirees Are Taking on Tenants
More retirees are taking on tenants, a new study shows, as a way of bringing in cash and combating loneliness in retirement. Is it right for you?
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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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Bond Ratings and What They Mean
investing Bond ratings measure the creditworthiness of your bond issuer. Understanding bond ratings can help you limit your risk and maximize your yield.
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Recession-Proof Stocks: The Best Stocks to Buy for a Recession
When you look for recession-proof stocks to buy, focus on low-risk, low-volatility businesses.
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Expanded Medicare Telehealth Services Available for an Additional Six Months
All Medicare beneficiaries still have access to telehealth services until September 30. Starting October 1, you must be located in a rural area for most telehealth services.
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Why Do People Invest in Treasury Bills?
A Treasury bill, or T-bill, is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Treasury bills top the list of the safest places to save your cash.
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Are Bonds a Good Investment for the Trump Era?
Stock market volatility has picked up in reaction to the Trump administration's tariff plans. Should investors consider bonds? We answer that question here.
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
No-penalty CDs give you the best of both worlds. You'll earn a healthy rate of return with the ability to take some withdrawals throughout the term.
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Missed Medicare Open Enrollment? Here Are You Options
There are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.
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Graduating From College? Six Smart Financial Steps to Start Taking Now
Getting a head start on your finances can ensure you start adulthood on the best foot possible.
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IRA Conversion to Roth: Rules to Convert an IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA
An IRA conversion can give you a leg-up in retirement with tax-free income. But proceed with caution.
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2026 Social Security COLA March Projection Dips After Inflation Slows
This October, the SSA will determine the new cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) by comparing the CPI-W data from July, August, and September of 2025 to the same data from 2024.
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Find Your Monthly Payment With This Mortgage Calculator
With our mortgage calculator, you can easily determine your monthly mortgage payment.
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Will 2025 Be a Good Year to Sell Your House?
Explore whether 2025 is the right time to sell your home. Learn about trends in mortgage rates, home prices, buyer demographics and economic factors shaping the housing market.
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How We Found This List of the Best REITs to Buy Now
Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are a special class of stocks that are known for their high dividend yields. Here's how to find the best ones to buy.
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Maximizing Retirement: Seven Types of Tax-Free Income in 2025
Taxable Income Leveraging non-taxable income in retirement can help preserve your hard-earned money.
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The Best 3-Year CDs
Savings The Fed declined to cut rates for the second time in 2025. It gives you time to lock in a great rate on a 3-year CD.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — March 2025
High-yield savings accounts can help you stay ahead of rising inflation. Here are some of the top options.
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Five Ways to Save for Retirement in 2025
If you did a poor job saving for retirement last year, don't despair. There are ways to build your nest egg in 2025.
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The SSA Is Changing How You Apply for Benefits and Update Your Direct Deposit Information: Here's What You Need to Know
The SSA is transitioning to stronger identity verification procedures for both new benefit claims and direct deposit changes.
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Social Security Fairness Act Payments Checklist: Nine Things to Know
This Social Security Fairness Act checklist explains what public sector retirees can expect from SSFA, including when their payments will arrive and how much more money they may receive.
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Social Security Sent Out Billions in Back Payments Last Week. Here's Who Qualified and the Average Check Amount
The Social Security Administration started paying retroactive benefits owed this week. Monthly increases will start for most people with their March benefit, which is paid out in April.
