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Busting Seven Myths About State 529 Plans
Sponsor Content Created With ScholarShare 529
SPONSORED College savings plans are far more flexible today than you might realize.
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10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
Scams Storing a spare key, your passport card or any other important item in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft — or worse.
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How Do Credit Cards Work? Interest and Fees Explained
Knowing how credit cards work is a critical first step to avoiding debt traps or surprise fees — and unlocking valuable perks.
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10 Reasons to Retire in an RV
retirement RV-loving retirees talk about the upsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
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30 Stocks That Could Rally 30% or More
Analysts say these S&P 500 stocks have at least 30% price upside over the next year or so.
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How to Decide Between a Money Market Account vs High-Yield Savings Account
Debating on where to save your money? Two options include a high-yield savings or a money market account. Discover which one offers you the right fit.
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Gen X? Challenges Lie Ahead as Retirement Nears
Tapping home equity and working longer are key strategies that can help overcome a savings shortfall.
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Powerball $750M Jackpot Winner Will Get a Hefty Tax Bill for 2025
Lottery Taxes Whenever someone wins Powerball, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.
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How Grandparents Can Help with Education Expenses
Before paying for your grandkids' education, it's important to consider how to help them without risking your own retirement. Here are 10 things to think about.
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How to Plan for Aging in Place: Five Key Factors
Almost no one wants to live in a nursing home. But staying in your home as you grow older can be complicated, according to these experts.
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I'm a Financial Pro: Why You Shouldn't Put All Your Eggs in the Company Stock Basket
Limit exposure to your employer's stock, sell it periodically and maintain portfolio diversification to protect your wealth from unexpected events.
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How Will the One Big Beautiful Bill Shape Your Legacy?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act removes uncertainty over tax brackets and estate tax. Families should take time to review estate plans to take full advantage.
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Ten Cheapest Places to Live in Tennessee
Property Tax Moving to Tennessee might be within your reach. Homeowners in these counties pay some of the lowest property tax bills in the state.
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I'm 60 with $2.8 million saved. I'm miserable working, but I need health insurance until Medicare kicks in. What are my options?
The 'health care desert' is real. We ask financial experts for advice.
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Should You Claim Social Security Early or Late? A Financial Adviser Weighs In
There isn't a wrong age to start claiming Social Security, but there are factors that everyone should consider to avoid leaving money on the table.
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Three Things Financially Confident People Do, From a Pro Who Knows
If you have any worries about your retirement future, take back control with these three tips.
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4 Money Habits Boomers Swore By That Millennials Are Walking Away From
Millennials are trading tradition for flexibility when it comes to building wealth.
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The Kevin Bacon Rule of Retirement
The Kevin Bacon rule is more of a test.
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Retire in This Island Country for That 'Permanent Vacation' Feeling
This English-speaking island nation offers a luxury retirement at a bargain price.
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My First $1 Million: Health Care Worker, 48, Sagadahoc County, Maine
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
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How Much Do I Need to Retire? A Financial Professional Breaks Down Your Options
What it all boils down to is will you be comfortable in retirement? Some people may rely on formulas, while others just aim for $1 million nest egg.
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Despite Our Grumbles, America Still Delivers on the Dream: Perspective From a Financial Pro Who's Seen Stuff
Some of us might complain about the state of our nation (and those concerns are legit), but America still offers unparalleled opportunities and mobility that many people around the world only dream about.
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Test Out Your Retirement Before You Call It Quits
It's not easy to take a retirement back. Before you make the plunge, test the waters with these tips.
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Sling TV Launches Select Plan With Lower Price Point
A lean new $19.99 bundle combines top news, sports and entertainment channels with 4K options and local feeds.
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Best Stocks to Buy for a Fed Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to resume rate cuts in September and lower borrowing costs could boost these large-cap stocks.
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Where the Ultra-Wealthy Retire
Luxury retirement communities for the ultra-wealthy are springing up in the U.S.
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Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on What Congress Will Do Next
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer questions from readers on what Congress will do next with taxes.
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When Tech is Too Much
Our Kiplinger Retirement Report editor, David Crook, sounds off on the everyday annoyances of technology.
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Spirit Airlines' Future in Doubt: What This Means for Budget Travel
Spirit Airlines says it may not survive another year. Here's how its potential collapse could affect low-cost flights and what it means for travelers seeking affordable airfare.
