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Are You Supporting Multiple Generations in Retirement?
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July CPI Report Boosts Rate-Cut Odds: What the Experts Say
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The 401(k) Loan Dilemma: Is It Ever a Good Idea?
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The Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Now
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How Your 2025 Summer Wedding Could Save You Money on Taxes
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Think Selling Your Home 'As Is' Means You'll Have No Worries? Think Again
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Investing
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July CPI Report Ignites a Risk-On Rally: Stock Market Today
Market participants price out worst-case scenarios for tariffs and inflation and will now turn their attention to employment and growth.
By David Dittman Published
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Rising Prices: Which Goods and Services Are Driving Inflation?
Rising costs for housing remained an overhang on inflation in July, though consumers saw relief in falling energy prices.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Stocks Slip Ahead of July CPI Report: Stock Market Today
The latest inflation updates roll in this week and Wall Street is watching to see how much of an impact tariffs are having on cost pressures.
By Karee Venema Published
Personal Finance
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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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 Last updated
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10 Cities Hardest Hit By Inflation
Was your city hit harder by inflation? Here are the 10 cities where residents saw prices rise the highest.
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Taxes
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What the OBBB Means for Social Security Taxes and Your Retirement: A Wealth Adviser's Guide
For Americans in lower- and middle-income tax brackets, the enhanced deduction for older people reduces taxable income, shielding most of their Social Security benefits from being taxed.
By Ryan K. Snover, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Five Under-the-Radar Shifts Investors and Job Seekers Can't Afford to Ignore Under the OBBB
Beyond the headlines: The new tax law's true impact for job seekers and investors lies in how it will transform industries and create opportunities in areas such as regional accounting, AI and outsourced business services.
By Brian Waller Published
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These Summer 2025 Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekends Are Starting Now
Sales Tax Over a dozen states offer back-to-school shoppers a sales tax holiday this summer.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
Retirement
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The Average Social Security Check in Every State
Do 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 Last updated
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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: July 2025
The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at the numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Don't Be a '98 Pound Weakling' Just Because You're Aging
Charles Atlas's tips to the '98-pound weakling' might be the only comic book ads that actually paid off. Swap the X-ray glasses for this healthy habit.
By Christy Bieber Published
Real Estate
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Should You Buy a Second Home When You Retire?
Buying a second home in retirement, especially with sufficient savings, can enhance your lifestyle or serve as a smart investment. But it requires careful planning.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Retire on This Island for Mediterranean Living on the Cheap
This independent nation has a lower cost of living and more visa options than many of its Mediterranean cousins.
By Drew Limsky Published
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Home Price Growth Falls
Economic Outlooks Existing home sales remain weak due to high financing costs.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
Economic Outlooks
Economic Forecasts
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How to Adopt AI and Keep Employees Happy
The Kiplinger Letter As business adoption of AI picks up, employee morale could take a hit. But there are ways to avoid an AI backlash.
By John Miley Published
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Labor Market Strength Surprises
Economic Forecasts Strong job growth in September and revisions to July and August indicate the labor market’s weakness was overstated.
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook
Forecasts Long-term rates have stair-stepped down, and odds of a cut in short-term rates just rose with a poor jobs report.
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