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Monetizing a Hobby in Retirement: The Benefits and Pitfalls
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Chime IPO: Should You Buy CHYM Stock?
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10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Summer Weather
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How One Widow Nearly Missed Out on $213,000 in Social Security
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The Snake Bite Effect: How Fear Can Cost Investors Dearly
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
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Investing
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Three Financial Planning Tips for the LGBTQ+ Community From an LGBTQ+ Financial Adviser
In light of social and political uncertainties, it's crucial that LGBTQ+ individuals review their estate plans, manage cash flow and savings and plan ahead if they want to expand their family.
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The High Price of Skipping Workers' Comp Insurance
Two labor and employment attorneys highlight the penalties (fines, reputation damage and even jail time) that small businesses risk if they opt not to carry workers' comp insurance.
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Stock Market Today: Markets Move With Fresh Trade War Winds
The new uncertainty is the same as the old uncertainty, which is fine with investors, traders and speculators.
Personal Finance
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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Southwest’s New Portable Battery Policy
Flying with a power bank? Southwest’s new policy may change how you use it onboard.
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How to Thaw a Credit Freeze — and Why You Would
As you shop for a loan or credit card, you must open up access to your credit reports.
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Millions To Lose Health Insurance Unless Congress Acts
The Kiplinger Tax Letter If current rules for the health premium tax credit (PTC), a popular Obamacare subsidy, aren't extended, 3.7 million people could lose their health insurance.
Taxes
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Adoption Tax Credit 2025: What You Need to Know
Tax Credits The federal adoption tax credit is slightly higher for 2025. Here’s what you can claim under the tax break designed to help grow your family.
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IRS Free File Could Go Away Under House GOP Plan: What to Know
Tax Filing If you used this free filing service last tax season, you might want to start looking for new options now.
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IRS Direct File 2025: What You Need to Know
Tax Filing A new GOP House proposal seeks to end this free IRS tax return program. Find out what's happening and what it means for you.
Retirement
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Three Financial Planning Tips for the LGBTQ+ Community From an LGBTQ+ Financial Adviser
In light of social and political uncertainties, it's crucial that LGBTQ+ individuals review their estate plans, manage cash flow and savings and plan ahead if they want to expand their family.
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A 10-Year Retirement Planning Checklist
Keep this ten-year retirement planning checklist on hand as you navigate saving, investing and other retirement decisions. You'll be in great shape when you leave your working life behind.
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Registered Social Security Analyst: The Retirement Professional You Didn’t Know You Needed
The services of a Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA) are often overlooked. Yet, for those planning for retirement, nearing or already retired, an RSSA can be an invaluable resource.
Real Estate
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Energy-Efficiency Credits — Get ’Em While You Can
Green energy-efficiency credits are on the chopping block. These tax credits can be valuable, but you should upgrade your home sooner rather than later.
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Retire in Japan: It Ain’t Easy, Unless You’re Very Special
People find relocating to Japan worth the effort, as long as you can jump through those administrative hoops and be open to a flexible view of “retirement.”
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Ask the Editor — Questions on the One Big Beautiful Bill
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Ask the Editor
Economic Forecasts
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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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AI Goes To School
The Kiplinger Letter Artificial intelligence is rapidly heading to K-12 classrooms nationwide. Expect tech companies to cash in on the fast-emerging trend.
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Spending Pause is Likely Temporary
Economic Forecasts Retail sales pulled back in January, after a strong December, but may not be out of gas yet.
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Social Security Under Trump Live Updates: How to Request Accommodations to Access SSA Programs and File Discrimination Claims and Proposed HSA Changes and Medicare Part A
Social Security Blog Social Security is undergoing big changes in 2025 under President Trump. Get live daily news, updates, tips and analysis to help you navigate the developments.
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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Southwest’s New Portable Battery Policy
Flying with a power bank? Southwest’s new policy may change how you use it onboard.
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Jet Set on a Budget: Expert Advice for Summer Travel
These cost-saving strategies, supplied by a financial adviser, are essential for enjoying summer travel without financial stress or debt.
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How to Save on Booking a Cruise
Booking a cruise using credit card rewards and travel agents can help snag the best deals.
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Ask the Editor — Questions on the One Big Beautiful Bill
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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The United and JetBlue Partnership: Everything We Know So Far
Blue Sky, the United and JetBlue partnership just announced, will give frequent fliers more ways to earn and use miles. Here's what you need to know.
