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The Best 3-Year CDs: Earn Up to 4.40%Savings Three-year CDs give you a flexible way to achieve midrange savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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Maximize Your Savings: The Best Jumbo CD Rates to Lock In NowThese CDs can help you earn up to 4.45% effortlessly, with access back to your cash within a year on average.
By Sean Jackson
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — September 2026Kiplinger has found high-yield savings accounts offering rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
By Sean Jackson
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: September 2026Skip the monthly fees and earn up to 4.20% APY with these high-yield savings accounts.
By Sean Jackson
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What Pet Insurance Does and Doesn’t CoverPet insurance can save you thousands on vet bills, but it doesn’t cover everything. Here are the key types of coverage and exclusions you need to know.
By Rachael Green
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7 Tax Breaks and Strategies Gen X May Often OverlookTax Breaks Gen X has had to adapt to a changing retirement landscape, with more responsibility for building their own financial future.
By Chrissy Paradis
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The Insurance Policies Your Executor Needs to Know AboutOne of the most overlooked pieces of an estate plan is insurance. But overlooking insurance can cause a bigger headache than you think.
By Rachael Green
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Why Unequal Caregiving Shatters Family InheritancesAn even split in your will could cause resentment among adult kids if caregiving hasn't been shared equally. How you can stop that from turning into a dispute.
By Pam Krueger
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Why You Might Want to Keep Your Mortgage in RetirementIf your interest rate is around 3%, keeping your loan could give you greater financial flexibility, tax perks, and peace of mind.
By Maurie Backman
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Why Social Media Estate Planning Advice Is RiskyEstate planning tips on social media don't always contain misinformation, but what worked for one family may end up causing yours a whole heap of trouble.
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.
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5 Stocks to Buy With an Inheritance to Help Build the Next InheritanceWith $124 trillion set to move in the Great Wealth Transfer, these wealth-building stocks can help you leave something behind for your kids in turn.
By Kyle Woodley
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Why the Super Rich Are Moving to LisbonWealthy families, tech innovators and private banks are migrating to Lisbon, Portugal. What makes it such an attractive destination — and could it work for you?
By Paul Stannard
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Best Stocks to Buy for Rising Interest Rates This Fallstocks The Fed just raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, with another hike in 2026 likely. Let's talk about the best stocks for rising interest rates.
By Jeff Reeves
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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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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Blowout August Spending as Consumers Keep SurprisingEconomic Forecasts Strong retail sales gains appeared across the board, but tighter budgets are coming.
By David Payne
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How Charitable Donations Can Reduce Your TaxesTax Breaks Donating this year? See whether claiming a charitable donation could be right for you.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Nvidia Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have TodayAnyone shocked by Nvidia stock's wild ride should know that volatility has always been the price of admission to this long-time market beater.
By Dan Burrows
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The Average Social Security Check in Every StateDo you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
By Donna LeValley
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How to Strategize Your Social Security BenefitsClaiming Social Security too early or too late can impact your entire financial picture in retirement. It pays to carry out a proper analysis before you commit.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative
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Who Actually Wins the Great Wealth Transfer?The Great Wealth Transfer promises trillions in inheritance. Discover how age, race, taxes, and healthcare costs shape who actually receives boomer wealth.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Can You Afford to Live on One Income? 7 Things to Do Before a Parent QuitsThinking about giving up a second income to avoid childcare costs? These seven financial moves can help you decide if your family can afford it.
By Rachael Green
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How Women Should Plan for Retirement DifferentlyWomen's retirement planning should account for longer life expectancies, costlier long-term care, and different investment and estate planning requirements.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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Avoid These Vacation Home Estate Planning MistakesThe family vacation home could become a cause of conflict without a plan for how it will pass to your heirs — and a conversation about who actually wants it.
By Denise McClain, JD, CPA
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid MakingIf you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley
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Are You Part of the Shrinking Middle Class?The share of Americans in the middle class has been dwindling for decades. Here's how to tell if you're part of the shrinking middle class.
By Erin Bendig
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The Average Gen X 401(k) Balance Kind of BitesGen X, the first generation to rely on 401(k)s to build and grow a nest egg, is nearing retirement. 2026 data shows a hefty shortfall between the "magic number" for retirement and Gen X savings.
By Adam Shell
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The Hidden Costs of Inheriting an Investment PortfolioInheriting a portfolio isn't as straightforward as it may seem. Taxes, missed IRA deadlines and high fees can impact how much you'll actually receive.
By Coryanne Hicks
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Is High-Yield Savings Account Interest Taxable? What to Know for 2026Savings Accounts Think a high-yield savings account is a good idea? Don’t forget taxes on savings account interest.
By Kate Schubel
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States Sending 'Stimulus' Checks in 2026Rebate Checks Some people are receiving one-time state rebate checks. Is your state sending money?
By Kelley R. Taylor
