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blue chip stocks Nvidia, Visa and Microsoft lead the list of Wall Street's top Dow Jones stocks to buy now. Some other names might surprise you.

By Dan Burrows

You're never going to avoid paying taxes completely, but knowing how to manage your dividend income can help reduce what you pay to Uncle Sam each year.

By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA

dividend stocks Dividend Kings are the crème de la crème of dividend growers and should be top of mind for any investor who puts income stability above all else.

By Jeff Reeves

After CEO Tim Cook's dream run, his successor has a tough, megasize act to follow.

By David Milstead

The May CPI report will be released Wednesday morning. Here's what economists expect the inflation data to show.

By Karee Venema

It's common for retirees to struggle with mental health and the "blahs." Here are six ways you can break free, according to the experts.

By Maurie Backman

For years, Parent PLUS filled whatever tuition gap was left over. Starting July 1, it comes with a hard ceiling. What should families do now?

By Sravani Atluri

Golden Visas can help protect wealth, family and business operations by establishing a reliable backup residency and, often, a path to dual citizenship.

By Jonathan Ralph

These radios are marketed as independent, unlimited-range walkie-talkies, but they actually require an LTE tower — the company's website even notes that.

By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.

Gold is soaring. Here's how to add a gold IRA or ETF to your portfolio in order to hedge against inflation and volatility. But retirees should tread carefully.

By Javier Simon

The Kiplinger Letter Even after the war ends, oil producers and importers will be racing to lessen their reliance on oil shipments through the Persian Gulf.

By Jim Patterson

Sixty-two is the average retirement age in America, but Dave Ramsey explains to Kiplinger why leaving the workforce early could harm your financial security.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Sitting on little gold mines? It's natural to want to cash out when you retire. Here’s why you may not want to.

By Donna Fuscaldo

How did your 401(k) balance and savings rate rank vs savers your age in the first quarter of 2026? Learn the keys to building a retirement account that will last a lifetime.

By Adam Shell

Amazon Prime Amazon Prime Day is almost here. Learn when the sale starts, who can shop and how to avoid overpaying.

By Rachael Green

Quiz The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel regularly write about annuities.

By Joyce Lamb

The massive SpaceX IPO is almost here, with Elon Musk's space exploration and satellite company expected to start trading this Friday.

By Karee Venema

"Look at the ebb and flow. If an asset delivers a gigantic outperformance, then move your money to cheaper ones."

By Anne Kates Smith

Anchoring your retirement plan to short-term inflation is the financial equivalent of a gas tank running on empty — it works great until it leaves you stranded.

By Jesse W. Hurst, CFP®, AIF®

You might hope for an easy transition, but your children could have different ideas about who gets what. Talking about it early could head off divisions.

By Mike Moore

Life events can wreak greater havoc with finances than any market downturn. Here are some pointers on holding "that" conversation with your loved ones.

By Karen B. McIntyre, CFP®

Interest rates are rising along with geopolitical tensions. Pocket yields as high as 13%, depending on your tolerance for risk.

By Andrew Tanzer

Don't let soaring airfares and flight disruptions upend your summer vacation plans. These steps can help.

By Martha C. White

Read our FAQ to find out why worries about these loans are roiling financial markets and whether fears are overblown.

By Anne Kates Smith

Collection Taxes While circulation ended in 2025, "dual-date" pennies are officially here. Here's why the IRS treats these coins differently from pocket change.

By Kate Schubel

In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we help a couple weigh whether to lend their son $180K for his tuition or protect their savings.

By Maurie Backman

Reframing splurges as "intentional reallocation" of money can help you overcome spending anxiety and enhance your quality of life. Here are some suggestions.

By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®