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You'll Probably Need Long-Term Care at Some Point. Here's How to Pay for It
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The Best Industrial Stocks to Buy
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IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule 2025: When Will Your Refund Arrive?
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Investing
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Retirement Planning for Couples: How to Plan to Be So Happy Together
Planning for retirement as a couple is a team sport that takes open communication, thoughtful planning and a solid financial strategy.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
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Market Turmoil: What History Tells Us About Current Volatility
This up-and-down uncertainty is nerve-racking, but a look back at previous downturns shows that the markets are resilient. Here's how to ride out the turmoil.
By Michael Aloi, CFP® Published
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar for This Week
This week's economic calendar features four Fed speakers and is highlighted by retail sales data and an unusually interesting weekly jobless claims update.
By Karee Venema Last updated
Personal Finance
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Which Stores Are Closing (and Which Aren’t) for Easter 2025?
Dozens of major retailers are planning to close their doors on April 20. Find out which of your go-to stores are on the list.
By Rachael Green Published
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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.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What the House's Vote to Repeal CFPB Bank Overdraft Fees Cap Means For You
The Senate and House voted to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's cap on bank overdraft fees. Here's what you need to know.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Taxes
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Ask the Editor: Four Reader Tax Questions
Ask the Editor In our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions related to IRAs and other retirement accounts.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Could You Retire at 59½? Five Considerations
While some people think they should wait until they're 65 or older to retire, retiring at 59½ could be one of the best decisions for your quality of life.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Free IRS Tax Filing for 30 Million People: Will It Continue Under Trump?
Tax Filing Direct File was piloted last year in 12 states and has since expanded to 25. But some wonder whether the program will last under the Trump administration.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
Kiplinger Advisor Collective
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Five Questions to Ask Before Leaving the Workforce to Become a Full-Time Parent
Leaving the workforce is a big decision, but one many couples make after welcoming a child.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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What's Driving Decentralized Finance?
What exactly does DeFi mean, and what's driving its rise?
By Zain Jaffer Published
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Why Understanding Capital Gains Taxes Is Critical When Selling Investments
Failing to plan for taxes can eat into your profits and leave you with far less than expected when you finally cash in on an investment.
By Stephen Nalley Published
Retirement
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Should You Still Wait Until 70 to Claim Social Security?
Delaying Social Security until age 70 will increase your benefits. But with shortages ahead, and talk of cuts, is there a case for claiming sooner?
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Retirement Planning for Couples: How to Plan to Be So Happy Together
Planning for retirement as a couple is a team sport that takes open communication, thoughtful planning and a solid financial strategy.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
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Market Turmoil: What History Tells Us About Current Volatility
This up-and-down uncertainty is nerve-racking, but a look back at previous downturns shows that the markets are resilient. Here's how to ride out the turmoil.
By Michael Aloi, CFP® Published
Real Estate
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Six Best Places to Live in Florida
Places to Live Florida offers a range of cities where you’re never far from the sound of lapping waves.
By Drew Limsky Published
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Best Places to Retire in the U.S.
Whether it's warmer weather, quality healthcare or a low tax burden, Florida ranks number one as a retirement paradise.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Worst Places to Retire in the U.S.
Whether it reflects the quality of life, quality of healthcare or affordability, Kentucky ranks last as a retirement destination on WalletHub's 2025 survey.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
Economic Forecasts
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The New Space Age Takes Off
The Kiplinger Letter From fast broadband to SOS texting, space has never been more embedded in peoples’ lives. The future is even more exciting for rockets, satellites and emerging space tech.
By John Miley Published
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Slows, but Tariff Effects Still to Come
Economic Forecasts Inflation cooled in March, but that relief looks to be short-lived.
By David Payne Last updated
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Trump's Sweeping New Tariffs Rattle Wall Street, Main Street
The Kiplinger Letter Trump is promising that the short-term pain of steep new tariffs on imports will spark a manufacturing renaissance. But they pose major risks in the near term.
By Jim Patterson Published
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His Employees Don't Work 'For' Him, But 'With' Him
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Best Investments to Sidestep a Trade War
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