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2025 Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards
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Buying an Annuity? Avoid These Common Mistakes
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Where's My Refund? How to Track Your Tax Refund Status
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5 Stocks to Buy for a Trump Presidency
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Three Ways to Get Your Finances in Better Shape
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Short-Term Rentals: Things to Know Before you Book on Sites Like Airbnb and VRBO
Investing
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Investing in Art: 10 Things You Should Know
Savvy collectors know that investing in art blends an eye for aesthetics with a head for business.
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Want an Encore Career in Retirement? Consider These Seven Steps
Burnout, a need for a change and/or a desire to stay engaged often propel people to start a new professional chapter. This is how you can do it.
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How Federal Retirees Can Make SSFA Repeals Work for Them
From higher Social Security benefits to increased spousal and survivor benefits, federal employees have much to gain from the Social Security Fairness Act.
Personal Finance
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Four Ways to Financially Embrace the Year of the Wood Snake
In the Year of the Wood Snake, consider looking to the snake's traits of being strategic, cunning and alert to help guide your finances this year.
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An Inventory of What We’ve Endured: After the Wildfires
A traumatic experience like the California wildfires reminds us of other losses we've endured. But simple tasks return us to the present and drive away despair.
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What is the 80% Rule in Homeowners Insurance?
The 80% rule in homeowners insurance says to receive full coverage, homeowners must have coverage costing at least 80% of their home’s total replacement cost value.
Taxes
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Seven Ways to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2025
Social Security Minimizing taxes on Social Security is an essential consideration for many retirees.
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Five Retirement Myths vs the Reality
Believing these myths about retirement could set you down the wrong path. Separating fact from fiction can help you approach your retirement with confidence.
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How Federal Retirees Can Make SSFA Repeals Work for Them
From higher Social Security benefits to increased spousal and survivor benefits, federal employees have much to gain from the Social Security Fairness Act.
Kiplinger Advisor Collective
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Seven Ways to Balance a Social Life With Achieving Your Financial Goals
You don't have to give up everything in order to succeed with money.
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Living Beyond Age 100: A Possibility With Financial Impact
Living longer raises important financial and lifestyle questions.
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Are 60/40 Portfolios Still Relevant Today?
As a general statement, if you believe in the U.S. economy and government, the 60/40 allocation should work well for most people.
Retirement
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Five Retirement Myths vs the Reality
Believing these myths about retirement could set you down the wrong path. Separating fact from fiction can help you approach your retirement with confidence.
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Want an Encore Career in Retirement? Consider These Seven Steps
Burnout, a need for a change and/or a desire to stay engaged often propel people to start a new professional chapter. This is how you can do it.
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How Federal Retirees Can Make SSFA Repeals Work for Them
From higher Social Security benefits to increased spousal and survivor benefits, federal employees have much to gain from the Social Security Fairness Act.
Real Estate
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How to Get a Refund For a Water Leak
real estate Refunds for water leaks are available from municipalities if you report and fix the problem.
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How to Find Foreclosed Homes: Best Foreclosure Listings Sites
Making Your Money Last Find foreclosed homes for sale on these foreclosure listing websites. Search for properties on these free, paid or government sites.
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Cities With the Smallest Yards
Having a small yard may be a perk — that is, until you’re hosting an outdoor wedding for 200 guests or you want the space to build a pool and grow vegetables.
Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Spending Pause is Likely Temporary
Economic Forecasts Retail sales pulled back in January, after a strong December, but may not be out of gas yet.
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Elevated Inflation Stubbornly Persists
Economic Forecasts Core inflation has changed little in the last eight months, confounding the Federal Reserve.
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Labor Market Strength Surprises
Economic Forecasts Strong job growth in September and revisions to July and August indicate the labor market’s weakness was overstated.
Economic Forecasts
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IRC Section 1202: A Strategic Tax Advantage for Investors and Entrepreneurs
IRC Section 1202 allows individuals to exclude up to 100% of the capital gains realized from the sale of qualified small business stock.
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2025 Pet Travel Guide: Airline Rules and Preparation Tips
Plan a stress-free flight with your pet in 2025. Learn about airline policies, preparation steps and essential tips for a comfortable journey.
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Why 'Standard' Digital Background Checks Can Be So Unreliable
Missing online data, as well as stringent federal and state privacy rules, make it difficult to discover a prospective employee's or tenant's criminal past.
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AMT and Pass-Throughs Add Complex Layers to 2025 SALT Tax Planning
The Tax Letter The state and local tax (SALT) deduction is a key sticking point in President Trump's tax plan.
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Donald Trump Tests His Limits
The Kiplinger Letter President Encounters Legal Obstacles in Pursuit of Ambitious Agenda.
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Spending Pause is Likely Temporary
Economic Forecasts Retail sales pulled back in January, after a strong December, but may not be out of gas yet.
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