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How Savvy Snowbirds Are Affording the Two-Home Lifestyle NowLiving in two cities as a snowbird has its financial challenges, but when you do it the right way, it's fun and affordable. Here's How to Protect Your Wealth As a Seasonal Snowbird
By Brian O'Connell
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How to Avoid Overpaying for Flights in 2026 as Prices Keep ClimbingAirfare is climbing. Learn when to book flights and smart ways to save on tickets in 2026.
By Choncé Maddox
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How a Business Owner in New Mexico Hit $1M — and Then Some"If we can do it, anyone can. We didn't do it by earning huge $$ or doing anything sexy. Just mundane, disciplined savings in mutual funds."
By Joyce Lamb
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5 Things 50 Millionaires Wish They'd Known Before RetiringWho better to ask about retirement regrets than millionaires who've been there, done that? Here's what they wish they knew before entering their golden years.
By Joyce Lamb
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Is a Roth Conversion Just Not That Into You? How To Tell It's Not a MatchSometimes a Roth conversion isn't right for you — or at least not right now. A financial adviser explains what you should consider before getting involved.
By Katie Woloshin Corsetto
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How to Handle a Raise Without Buying a Life You Can't AffordGetting a raise is the perfect time to focus on building wealth, but only if you do these things before your "new" money vanishes into a shinier lifestyle.
By Anthony Martin
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2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Surges Amid Spike in InflationDriven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 raise of 2.8%.
By Donna LeValley
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Traditional IRA Basics: 10 Things to Know to Build WealthBasics A traditional IRA can be a powerful retirement-savings tool but you need to understand contribution limits, RMDs, rules for beneficiaries under the SECURE Act and more.
By Jackie Stewart
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SpaceX Stock: Should You Buy the Biggest IPO Ever?The massive SpaceX IPO is almost here, with Elon Musk's space exploration and satellite company expected to start trading next month.
By Karee Venema
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Fed Pauses Rates CutsForecasts The Fed suggests that it is not likely to cut rates further unless the jobs market weakens more.
By David Payne
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Should You Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth After 60?retirement You can convert an IRA to a Roth no matter how old you are. But if the conversion boosts your income, it could have tax consequences.
By Kimberly Lankford
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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: April 2026The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at March's numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley
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What Is Renters' Insurance and What Does It Cover?Renters’ insurance protects your belongings and more – and it might not cost as much as you think.
By Emma Patch
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What Is APY? Here's How to Score the Highest RatesSavings Here's everything you need to know about APY, the important factor in how much your savings could earn in a year.
By Erin Bendig
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Five Reasons You Should Take Social Security At 62 (and Five Reasons You Should Wait)There are sound reasons to take Social Security early. While many experts say it's best to wait until full retirement age to claim benefits, here are some reasons to start early.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule: When Will Your Refund Arrive?Tax Refunds Here's how to check your IRS tax refund status and when you can expect your federal refund.
By Kate Schubel
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Georgia Tax GuideState Tax Explore Georgia's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Georgia compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to Know for 2026Payroll Taxes It's important to know how Medicare tax works.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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EV Charger Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2026Tax Credits Due to the new Trump tax bill, the federal EV charger tax credit for electric vehicle charging stations and equipment is going away sooner than initially planned.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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3 Questions to Ask Before UnretiringThinking of unretiring? Before you decide to return to work, make sure you know the answers to these critical questions.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Gift Ideas For Graduates That Are Actually MeaningfulHelp a new grad get off on the right foot with these ideas.
By Ella Vincent
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7 Reasons Your Portfolio Needs More Than Just the S&P 500 in 2026An S&P 500 ETF might be the easiest, most obvious investment you can make. But it probably shouldn't be the only one.
By Kyle Woodley
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Ask the Tax Editor: Deductions for Self-Employed RetireesAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on available tax breaks for retirees with a side hustle.
By Joy Taylor
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The $9 Trillion Shift: Why Your Retirement is Less Safe in an IRA and How to Protect ItIRAs now hold a $9 trillion surplus over 401(k)s, largely due to rollovers. Learn how to secure your retirement savings against legal risks and hidden fees.
By Donna LeValley
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Plan Your Time as Carefully as Your Money in RetirementSponsored by American National
You wouldn't retire without a financial plan. So why do most people retire without a "time plan"?
By Jacob Schroeder
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How to Save Some Moola as the Insurance Market ShiftsNow tough home and auto insurance markets are finally seeing new competition and looser guidelines, you should start shopping for a less-expensive policy.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Why a Rushed Gray Divorce Can Quietly Destroy Your RetirementWhen you're navigating a gray divorce, don't rush to split assets. A settlement that looks good on paper may contain losses you won't have time to recover from.
By Christopher Castellano
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The $3,000 Retirement Mistake Millions Make Each Year (And How to Avoid It)A little oversight or automation can keep money in your pocket.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts May 2026 — Earn 4.20%High-yield savings account options Kiplinger has found that offer rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
By Sean Jackson
