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Mutual Funds Reality Check: Are You Really Diversified?
You might be invested in multiple mutual funds, but they might be invested in the same stocks. Here’s how to go about fixing that.
By Daniel Sullivan
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5 Key Points to Consider Before You Claim Social Security
The big decision every retiree has to make is when to start taking Social Security benefits. Here are five things to think about as you weigh your options.
By Brett Gottlieb, Investment Adviser Representative
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When Do W-2s Arrive? 2026 Deadline and 'Big Beautiful Bill' Changes
Tax Deadlines Mark your calendar: Feb 2 is the big W-2 release date. Here’s the delivery scoop and what the Trump tax changes might mean for your taxes.
By Kate Schubel
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Capital Gains Tax Rates 2025 and 2026: What You Need to Know
Capital Gains Tax Navigating capital gains tax can be complex, but knowing the applicable tax rates and thresholds can help you plan your investments.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Social Security Benefits and Your Taxes: 6 Things to Know for 2026
Social Security The Social Security COLA is just one aspect of your benefits that can impact your tax bill.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Countries That Will Pay You to Move: Cash Grants, Incentives and What to Know
Explore real relocation incentives — from cash grants and tax breaks to startup funding — that make moving abroad or to smaller towns more affordable and rewarding.
By Choncé Maddox
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How to Use Your Health Savings Account in Retirement
Strategic saving and investing of HSA funds during your working years can unlock the full potential of these accounts to cover healthcare costs and more in retirement.
By Donna LeValley
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Investors Could Reap Millions With 2026's Shift in Tax Rules
Three major tax strategies will align in 2026, creating unique opportunities for real estate investors to significantly grow their wealth. Here's how it works.
By Daniel Goodwin
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When Can Tax Planning Be an Act of Love? This Family Found Out
How can you give stock worth millions to a loved one without giving them a huge capital gains tax bill? This family's financial adviser provided the answer.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™
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Employers Will Find the Best Person for the Job in an Escape Room
Escape rooms can give employers a better indication of job candidates' strengths than a standard interview. Here's how your company can get on board.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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Retirement Income Funds to Keep Cash Flowing In Your Golden Years
Retirement income funds are designed to generate a reliable cash payout for retirees. Here are a few we like.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Looks to Stay Moderate for a While
Economic Forecasts Twelve-month inflation rates will decline in the next few months, but some of this decline will be illusory.
By David Payne
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How Much You'll Earn on a Five-Year CD with $500
savings Discover how much you can earn by placing $500 in a long-term CD.
By Sean Jackson
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7 Tips to Find Affordable Pet Insurance
Pets Pet insurance can save you thousands on vet bills, but how do you save on pet insurance itself? Use these tips to get affordable pet insurance.
By Daniel Bortz
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Qualified Dividends vs Ordinary Dividends: What to Know
dividend stocks What are qualified dividends vs ordinary dividends? Here, we examine which is which, how each one is taxed and what it means for investors.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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Is It Too Late to Invest in Bitcoin?
Bitcoin has been volatile in recent months, but several analysts believe the cryptocurrency will resume its winning ways. Should investors get in now?
By Coryanne Hicks
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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: Buy, Sell or Hold?
blue chip stocks Microsoft, Nvidia and Amazon are Wall Street's top Dow Jones stocks to buy now. Some other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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Who Said That? Match the US President to the Quotation
Who better to give advice on aging, retirement and finances than a U.S. president? Our short quiz will determine whether you're a history buff or buffoon.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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8 Things You Need to Stop Wasting Money on in 2026
Want to get your finances in shape this year? Start by cutting out these sneaky sources of waste in your budget.
By Rachael Green
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Gray Divorce After 50: Managing the Shift to Your Solo 'Second Act'
Gray divorce presents complex challenges for families, yet it can also catalyze self-discovery and a vibrant new chapter.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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The Paradox Between Money and Wealth: Finding the Balance
Wealth reflects a life organized around relationships, health, contribution and time — qualities that compound differently than money in a mutual fund.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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Billed 12 Hours for a Few Seconds of Work: AI and Law Firms
The ability of AI to reduce the time required for certain legal tasks is exposing the legal profession's reliance on the billable hour.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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General Partner Stakes: Why Investors Buy Into Private Equity
GP stakes in asset management firms offer exposure to private markets and are no longer just for the wealthy. Find out why it looks like a good year to invest.
By Christopher Zook
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The 10 Most Valuable Vacation Destinations for Retirees in 2026
From U.S. getaways to international escapes, these budget-friendly destinations offer retirees the perfect mix of rest, rejuvenation and just the right amount of excitement.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account: Which is better?
Deciding between a CD and a high-yield savings account? Here's how to choose based on your savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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How Pet Insurance Works and Understanding Your Options
Pet Savings Learn how pet insurance works and what your coverage options are for both routine and emergency vet bills.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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Stock Market Trading Hours: What Time Is the Stock Market Open Today?
Markets When does the market open? While the stock market has regular hours, trading doesn't necessarily stop when the major exchanges close.
By Michael DeSenne
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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.
By Bob Niedt
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How Worried Should Investors Be About a Jerome Powell Investigation?
The Justice Department served subpoenas on the Fed about a project to remodel the central bank's historic buildings.
By David Dittman
