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Travel Agents vs. Do-It-Yourself Online Travel Booking
Travel Travelers find that travel agents can beat do-it-yourself online deals.
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Your Guide to Planning a Long Vacation
Going on an extended getaway can deepen the benefits of traveling. Here’s how to plan a long vacation — without busting your budget.
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How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2025
Social Security The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated.
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Tax Breaks for Parents of Children With Disabilities
Tax Breaks While there are no specific tax credits for parents of children with disabilities, caregivers might benefit from these other tax breaks.
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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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10 Ways to Generate Retirement Income
Each of these retirement income strategies has benefits and drawbacks. Here's what to consider to help you decide which ones might work for you.
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How Do Tariffs Impact the Stock Market?
There are plenty of moving parts when it comes to tariffs. Here, we look at what impact tariffs have on the stock market and your portfolio.
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The Cost of Loneliness in Retirement
Accounting for the cost of loneliness is just as important as financial planning.
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A Good Estate Plan Requires Four Key Elements
An estate plan can be complex or simple, depending on your estate and your wishes, but every estate plan should accomplish the following basic goals.
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21 Things You Can't Return to Amazon — Either Online or In-Store
Did you know there are things you can't return to Amazon? Before tossing these items into your shopping cart, be sure to read Amazon's return policy first.
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Five Reasons Not to Give Your Child Power of Attorney
When drawing up powers of attorney, older parents will most likely name adult children as their representatives. But is that always the smart choice?
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What the Great Wealth Transfer Means for Financial Advisers
Clients depend on their financial advisers to encourage them to tackle estate planning and guide them through complex strategies and potential family disputes.
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Investment Management: A Return to Simplicity
Here's how financial professionals can find the sweet spot between using sophisticated investment strategies and creating more simplicity for their clients.
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States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income in 2025
Retirement Taxes Several states don’t tax Social Security benefits, 401(k)s, IRAs, and pensions. But you may still have to pay state taxes on some incomes.
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Build Your Dream Retirement With These Five Steps
Dreaming about life after work? Turn your dreams into a concrete, actionable plan by nailing down the why, what and how of your retirement.
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For Investors, 2024 Was a Year to Remember
A perfect storm of favorable conditions created a rewarding landscape for investors. A buzz of cautious optimism continues for 2025.
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Ten Overlooked Tax Deductions and Credits
Tax Breaks Don’t miss these often overlooked tax deductions and credits when you file your tax return this year.
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Best States to Buy Chocolate Candy Tax-Free
State Taxes One of the most popular Valentine's Day gifts may come with sweet sales tax savings. Find out if your state is the best place to buy chocolate hearts.
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How to Save Social Security — Pay More Taxes? Cut Benefits?
These proposals to save Social Security may require big changes, but Americans want politicians to act. Are you willing to pay more taxes?
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How to Retire Early Due to Disability or Caretaking
If you must retire early due to disability or to care for a loved one, these six steps to make it work financially.
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Here's How Retirement Changes Your Taxes
How you approach taxes in your golden years and in the years before retirement can dramatically impact how much you pay.
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?
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Three Tax Reasons to Retire in Panama in 2025
Retirement Taxes With low property taxes and tax-free foreign income, this tropical paradise could make you rethink retirement as a U.S. expat.
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The Best Lithium Stocks to Buy Now
stocks Lithium is essential for powering smartphones, laptops and EVs. There's strong demand but short supply right now. Here are the best lithium stocks to buy.
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Kiplinger's Mutual Fund Guide For 2025
Large U.S. stocks dominated in a record-setting market. But the top-performing names in Kiplinger's mutual fund guide found winners the world over, in companies of all sizes.
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gasoline Prices to Gradually Rise
Economic Forecasts Drivers have probably seen the cheapest gas of the winter.
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Should You Use Credit Card Travel Portals to Book Travel?
credit cards Some credit cards come with travel portals, where you can redeem points and miles for trips. Is it the best option?
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Where to Save Your Kids' Cash
Your child may have gotten cash from a milestone or job. Where should you keep their cash for them?
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Shortage of CPAs as 2025 Tax Season Kicks Off
Career This once resilient accounting industry is cracking, as the labor force seems in dire straits. It’s also affecting the IRS.
