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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: Buy, Sell or Hold?
blue chip stocks UnitedHealth Group, Nvidia and Amazon.com are Wall Street's top Dow Jones stocks to buy now. Some other names might surprise you.
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Love Travel and Pickleball? Turn Any Vacation Into a Pickleball Vacation
Travel Ideas Love travel and pickleball? Combine the two for a memorable trip, whether it's to a pickleball retreat or a fancy vacation home.
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The 'Second Law' of Retirement Rules
The second law of thermodynamics inspires this retirement rule, because “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
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Retirement Reality Check: Four Risks You'll Want to Avoid at All Costs
There's no crystal ball for retirement planning, but the closest thing could be to consider the key risks you'll face in retirement and build a plan around them.
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Eight Ways to Financially Plan Your Way Through Challenging Times
A chief wealth strategist makes some suggestions about how to better position yourself financially while coping with economic uncertainty.
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How Are I Bonds Taxed? Nine Common Situations
Bonds Series I bonds are a popular investment that can help you save on taxes, but the federal income tax consequences can be complex.
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Kentucky Tax Guide 2025
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Kentucky residents.
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Arizona Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Arizona's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Arizona compares nationwide.
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the US
When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, cost of living is a crucial factor to consider.
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Retirement Savings On Track? How Much Should You Have Between 61 and 65
JPMorgan’s guide can help baby boomers determine whether they have saved enough for a retirement pegged to their income level.
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Can Trump Fire Powell? A Supreme Court Case Could Decide
Presidential posts threaten to overwhelm decades of precedent and tradition, despite the opinions of the nine justices.
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Crosscurrents Keeping Rates in Narrow Band
Forecasts Interest rates will stay in a holding pattern, as concerns about future government deficits and inflation balance fears of an economic slowdown.
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What Is the 100,000 Mile Rule in Car Insurance?
The 100,000 mile rule in car insurance can help you slash premiums by slashing coverage you can’t use.
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What Retirement Savings You Should Have by 55 and 60
A new guide can help older Gen Xers determine whether they have saved enough for a retirement pegged to their income level.
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Does Cruise Insurance Cover Pirates and Other Unexpected Risks?
How cruise lines handle onboard crime, risky situations at sea and what your travel insurance actually covers.
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55
See how your retirement savings compare to this Wall Street guide for people aged 50 and 55, ranked by income.
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Should You Buy an iPhone Before Tariffs Hit?
Looming tariffs can make an iPhone purchase seem urgent. Here's what to do if you need another phone but want to save money.
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Summer Sales Heat Up at Costco: Memorial Day Deals You Don’t Want to Miss
Score big on summer essentials during Costco’s Memorial Day sales. From patio furniture to tech and wellness must-haves, while supplies last.
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Ask the Editor — Reader Questions on Gifts, Estate Tax
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on gifts, the estate tax and stepped-up basis upon death. In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on gifts, the estate tax and stepped-up basis upon death.
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The Rule of 55: One Way to Fund Early Retirement
The Rule of 55 lets you access your retirement funds early. When paired with other strategies, it could help you kiss the office goodbye.
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Stocks vs Funds: Six Different Ways They Impact Your Portfolio
What are the key differences between stocks and mutual funds — and which would be better suited to your portfolio? Here are six distinctions you need to know.
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Five Reasons Roth Conversions and Pensions Work Well Together
This financial planner unpacks why Roth conversions can save you big-time on taxes if you're a retiree with a pension.
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The One Surefire Way to Keep Your Car Insurance Premium From Soaring
I'm an insurance expert, so I know from extensive experience: The more claims you file, the higher your car insurance premium. So maybe don't ask your insurer to fix that tiny scratch on your bumper.
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Best SPDR ETFs to Buy and Hold
ETFs After a period of high uncertainty and historic volatility, these six SPDR ETFs give investors options to build solid, low-cost portfolios for the long term.
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Tax Reconciliation Bill Could Trigger $500 Billion in Mandatory Medicare Cuts
The deficits caused by the tax bill would trigger the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and force billions in cuts to Medicare. However, Congress can block the implementation of the cuts.
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5 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy Now
mutual funds No matter your investing style, the best Fidelity mutual funds offer solid active management at relatively low cost.
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S&P 500 ETFs: 7 Ways to Play the Index
ETFs Trillions of dollars are benchmarked to the ubiquitous S&P 500. These S&P 500 ETFs let you play the index, directly or with a twist.
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How to Apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits
There are two ways to apply for Social Security retirement benefits.
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Save More with Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements While You Still Can
Tax Breaks Energy tax credits for home improvements could go away under the new House GOP tax plan. What to know.
