Features
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10 Things to Know About Decluttering
You’ve spent a lifetime amassing your stuff. Here’s how to get rid of it.
By Kim Clark
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QUIZ: Are You Ready To Retire At 62?
Quiz Are you in a good position to retire at 62? Find out with this quick quiz.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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9 Types of Insurance You Don't Need
Financial Planning If you're paying for these types of insurance, you might be wasting your money. Here's what you need to know.
By David Rodeck
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Ask the Editor: Questions on Tax Breaks for Caregivers
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on tax breaks for caregivers
By Joy Taylor
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Are You Making These Savings Mistakes?
Avoiding these common mistakes can help you build a foundation of wealth while not leaving thousands of dollars on the table.
By Sean Jackson
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I See the Freedom in My Friend's Late-Life Divorce
Having gone through a divorce myself, I know it can bring financial and emotional peace in the long run.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Want to Divorce the IRS? This is How to Go About It (Legally)
With some careful planning focused on the standard deduction, retirees who have large sums in tax-deferred accounts can avoid unpleasant tax bills and even part ways with the IRS for good.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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9 Ways the Wealthy Waste Thousands in Taxes — And 9 Remedies
The tax code contains plenty of legitimate ways for the wealthy and business owners to cut taxes. Use this checklist to minimize taxes and stay compliant.
By Travis Babb, CFP®, EA
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12 Best Freebies for Retirees
Retiree-friendly goods and services are available at no cost – if you know where to look.
By Bob Niedt
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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Warren Buffett Stocks: A Look at Berkshire Hathaway's Holdings
Warren Buffett's holdings are a diverse set of blue chips and lesser-known growth bets. Here, we are the stocks included among Berkshire Hathaway's holdings.
By Dan Burrows
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5 Silver ETFs to Buy Now
commodities Often called gold's "crazy cousin" because of its volatility, the best silver ETFs offer efficient exposure to upside price action for the precious metal.
By Kyle Woodley
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Over 65? Here's What the New $6K Senior Tax Deduction Means for Medicare IRMAA
Tax Breaks A new tax deduction for people over age 65 has some thinking about Medicare premiums and MAGI strategy.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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2026 Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards
Awards The Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards celebrate the best products and services in personal finance. Read on to learn more about this year's awards.
By Lisa Gerstner
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How to Choose Between Look-Alike ETFs and Mutual Funds
If you're trying to choose between ETFs and mutual funds, some factors to help you decide are how you trade and the type of account you plan to use.
By Nellie S. Huang
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The 11 Best National Parks to Visit in Retirement
Exploring the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of America's national parks offers retirees an adventurous way to soak in epic scenery and keep things exciting.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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5 Investing Rules You Can Steal From Millennials
Millennials are reshaping the investing landscape. See how the tech-savvy generation is approaching capital markets – and the strategies you can take from them.
By Coryanne Hicks
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QDRO: The Tool You Need to Avoid a Post-Divorce Administrative Nightmare
Learn why a divorce decree isn’t enough to protect your retirement assets. You need a QDRO to divide the accounts to avoid paying penalties or income tax.
By Donna LeValley
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When Estate Plans Don't Include Tax Plans, All Bets Are Off
Estate plans aren't as effective as they can be if tax plans are considered separately. Here's what you stand to gain when the two strategies are aligned.
By Paul Buckle, CPA, CFP®
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Relying on Real Estate in Retirement? Avoid These 3 Mistakes
The keys to successful real estate planning for retirees: Stop thinking of property income as a reliable paycheck, start planning for tax consequences and structure your assets early to maintain flexibility.
By Rob Edwards
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These Small Money Habits Really Can Plant Roots
February gets a bad rap for being the month when resolutions fade — in fact, it's the perfect time to reset and focus on small changes that actually pay off.
By Bill Schultheis
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How to Buy Stocks: A 4-Step Guide to Start Investing
Not everyone knows how to buy stocks, even as investing in the stock market is becoming more popular. This four-step plan can help.
By Will Ashworth
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How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need?
umbrella insurance Use our calculator to determine how much umbrella insurance is right for you.
By Rachael Green
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
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Earn up to a $1,500 Capital One Business Card Intro Offer
Earn 150,000 bonus miles once you spend $30,000 in the first 3 months from account opening
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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TurboTax: Features, Pricing and Filing Options for This Tax Season
A closer look at TurboTax's pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right tax filing software for this tax season.
By Carla Ayers
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TaxAct: Plans, Pricing and Key Features Explained
A breakdown of TaxAct’s plans, pricing and features — and who the software is best suited for this tax season.
By Carla Ayers
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How Much Does It Cost to Be a Grandparent?
Nearly every grandparent helps their grandkids financially — to the tune of $3,917 annually.
By Erin Bendig
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How to Calculate RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) for IRAs
Tools Understand when and how to calculate RMDs and avoid stiff penalties from your tax-deferred IRA.
By Kathryn Pomroy
