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For as much as Americans complain about paying taxes, we sure leave a lot of money on the table—thanks to poor tax planning, sloppy filing and the sheer ...

Kiplinger's latest forecast on business equipment spending

Buy-and-hold investors are bound for trouble; you can't rely on rising stocks and bonds to deliver positive returns over the next 10 to 15 years.

New rules for Social Security are creating confusion. Here's what to do if you are mistakenly told you don't qualify to use one of the disappearing claiming strategies.

A 'living funeral' provides an opportunity for the terminally ill to gather with close friends and relatives to share memories and stories.

Myths abound, but when it comes to your portfolio, it doesn’t matter much which party wins the White House.

Earned income isn’t a requirement to save in an HSA, but you do need an eligible high-deductible health insurance policy and you can’t be enrolled in Medicare.

The average amount that the Tooth Fairy gives kids is down 10% from last year.

What drove the incredible returns that stocks posted from the end of 2008 through September 2015? Nothing real.

Recent dollar weakness and growing talk about negative interest rates are pushing up the yellow metal.

In addition to your monetary assets, you should consider what "value legacy" you plan on leaving to your heirs.

Look to these funds to limit losses—and produce solid gains when the market turns back up.

In light of increasing tensions in global hot spots, U.S. military R&D is gaining more urgency. The U.S. will spend nearly $80 billion this year to create ...

The "orphan children" of the fund management industry, some CEFs are worth considering in a diversified portfolio.

If you have any doubt, remember, the IRS will never contact you by phone or e-mail.

The clock is ticking down on two popular claiming strategies. If you still qualify, you may need to act fast.

We run the numbers through the most popular online programs to see what works and what doesn't

The rules get tricky for people aged 55 to 59 ½ who leave a workplace but are unsure of their future work plans. Beware of bad advice.

Kiplinger's latest forecast on the direction of energy prices

Kiplinger's latest forecast on inflation

Seven of these strategies are worth considering. The eighth is risky if you really think we are headed into a long-term swoon.

Your retirement contributions could be the key to a lower tax bill.

The EITC can top $6,000 if you have three or more qualifying children.

Review your portfolio, adjust your withdrawal strategy and look for tax-saving opportunities to turn market lemons into lemonade.

Is this the end of a seven-year bull market or the beginning of a prolonged bear market, or something in between? Truth is, nobody knows for sure. The ...

Having a kid could shave $1,000 off your tax bill.

The coin's survival has more to do with lobbying dollars than common sense.

You might not think of “Nasdaq” as synonymous with big dividends. The Nasdaq Composite index, which essentially consists of every domestic and foreign ...

Ancients studied animal entrails. Later, people consulted tarot cards, tea leaves and crystal balls. In short, there is no shortage of methods to peer ...

Today, trying to find a private college with a sticker price of less than $20,000 a year can feel like hunting for a Tiffany diamond at TJ Maxx. The average ...

The schools on our list of best college values do a great job of reducing their sticker price through generous financial aid awards, limiting debt at graduation ...

Risks abound, but these financial stocks are cheap, and bank executives are buying.

Wealthy taxpayers who split time between states should be prepared to prove where their true home lies.

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The dependent-care tax credit is based on up to $3,000 in child-care expenses if you have one child or $6,000 if you have two or more children.

The major indexes aren't down 20% yet, but InvesTech's chief says other indicators suggest the long bull market is over.

Getting great advice from both of these financial professionals can add up to greater wealth for you.

Here are seven key questions you should ask before making a fund part of your portfolio.

What it means for Congress, business cases and the 2016 elections.

Kiplinger's latest forecast on retail sales and consumer spending

Even room and board counts as an eligible expense for half-time students. And the college doesn’t have to be a four-year institution.

Attitude, time are your best allies. In this scary market, we like McCormick & Company, a strong brand resistant to economic cycles.

For many shoppers who are serious about spending less on groceries, a trip to discount supermarket Aldi is a weekly ritual. The chain, founded in Germany, ...

There are many romantic things you could do with your date on Valentine's Day besides compare your budgets or tally debts. But the mushy stuff won't last ...

Avoiding these planning mistakes can put you on the right path toward financial independence.

The best medicine is to plan ahead for this significant line item in your retirement budget.

We’re still bullish on shares of two of the four big tech companies.

You can convert money to a Roth no matter how old you are. But if the conversion boosts your income, it could have taxing consequences.

One constant: Big-company funds beat their smaller brethren.

Tighter security means you could have to wait for a check.