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Year-end Tax Planning Can Protect You From a Big Tax Bill
Tax Letter With a short time left before 2024 comes to a close, year-end tax planning is all-important. Here are some areas to focus on.
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The Definition of Value Stocks and How to Find Them
Value investing might not have all the flash of growth investing, but the strategy helps folks find hidden gems in undervalued equities.
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What Is a Limit Order?
A limit order is a powerful tool in an investor's kit that allows you to buy or sell a stock at the price you want.
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What Is the VIX?
The VIX is typically used to measure short-term investor sentiment, but many also use the index as a foundation for active investing strategies.
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Is a 401(k) Worth It? Here Are the Pros and Cons
A 401(k) is worth it for most people, but are you one of them? There are seven pros and four cons to consider.
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Roth 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2024
retirement plans The Roth 401(k) contribution limit for 2024 is increasing, and workers who are 50 and older can save even more.
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Existing Home Sales Fall Again
Economic Outlooks Home prices keep rising, but the rate of increase continues to slow.
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401(k) Plans: What You Know Now Could Save You Later
Are 401(k) plans really worth it? Here's how they work and the five advantages of owning a plan. Your older self will thank you for investing in one.
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Best Cash Back Credit Cards November 2024
Smart Buying Trying to compare the best cash back credit cards? Unlike most reviewers, we include cards from small banks and credit unions, as well as from large issuers.
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$750 Offer from Chase Ink Business Cards
Chase Ink business credit cards offer new bonus amounts, solid cash back and perks.
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Hobby Income: What It Is and How It’s Taxed
Income Tax Hobby income isn’t taxed like a business. Here's how to tell what type of income you have.
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North Dakota Tax Guide
State Tax North Dakota state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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25 Best College Majors for a Lucrative Career
college One way to increase your chances of earning a good living is to pick a college major that prepares you to work in a field that pays well. Here are some of the best options and how you might expect to fare.
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Eight Tips for Surviving the Holidays and Sticking to Your Financial Goals
Use these practical strategies to help you navigate seasonal spending in a less stressful way.
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Retirement Income Strategies for the Long Haul
Crafting a retirement income plan is more important than ever, given our longer lives and uncertain times.
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Five Tax Strategies to Help Your Money Last in Retirement
Having a tax strategy is crucial to making your money last. These tax-saving moves can help, whether you're years from retirement or already there.
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What Does the Term 'Full Coverage' Really Mean in Insurance?
For starters, there’s no such thing as 'full coverage.' Instead, you should tell your insurer exactly what kind of protection you're looking for and for what.
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Fed Cuts Rates Again
Forecasts Fed Chair Powell is still intent on cutting short-term interest rates, and will not worry about future fiscal policy changes until they happen.
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New York Tax Guide
State Tax New York state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Most Expensive States for Retired Military Service Members
Military Retirement Veterans can keep more of their military retirement pay by avoiding these high-taxed, most expensive states for retired service members.
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You'll Probably Need Long-Term Care at Some Point. Here's How to Pay for It
Most people will need long-term care at some point, but insurance is pricey. Here’s a guide to covering the expenses.
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Are Credit Cards an Alternative Source of Income?
Thinking that having credit available means you have another source of income is misguided.
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Retirement Calculator: How Much Do I Need to Retire?
retirement planning Our Retirement Calculator estimates the future value of your retirement savings and determines how much more you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal.
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Four Questions That Keep Most Pre-Retirees Awake at Night
retirement If you worry about when you can retire, whether you'll have enough money, whether the money you do have will last… Well, you are not alone.
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How IRAs Impact Social Security
Do your traditional IRA distributions count as income that could lower your social security benefits? It depends.
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How Are I Bonds Taxed? Nine Common Situations
Bonds Series I bonds are a popular investment that can help you save on taxes, but the federal income tax consequences can be complex.
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How Intrafamily Loans Can Bridge the Education Funding Gap
To avoid triggering federal gift taxes, a family member can lend a student money for education at IRS-set interest rates. Here's what to keep in mind.
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Home Office Tax Deduction: Work-from-Home Write-Offs
Tax Breaks Can you claim the home office tax deduction this year?
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Roth IRAs: What They Are and How They Work
Roth IRA A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account that allows tax-free investment growth and distributions, as long as key rules are followed.
