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Retire in Ecuador for an Affordable, Rich Life
Ecuador offers one of the world’s most painless visa processes in a country rich with biodiversity.
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Why Single Retirees Have It Better Than You Think
From housing to health care, see how flying solo in retirement can stretch your funds further.
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My First $1 Million: Early Retiree, 57, Western North Carolina
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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Top Tech M&A 2025: The Prospects We're Watching
High interest rates and economic uncertainty have dimmed the market for big M&A tech deals, but the tides could be turning.
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Don't Have an Estate Plan? Six Things That Could Go Very Wrong
Bad things can happen when you're unprepared, such as big-time taxes and family turmoil. Generational planning can help protect the people you love. Here's some expert advice to help you out.
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A Financial Planner's Tips for Teaching Kids About Wealth Without Creating Entitlement
If your kids are likely to inherit and you're worried about how they'll manage, start talking about money and teaching common-sense habits as soon as you can.
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12 Things You Must Know About Claiming and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your retirement age to spousal benefits.
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings Watch your money grow effortlessly with a CD. Here are our top picks.
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Think Twice Before You Tap Your 401(k) Early
Penalty-free distributions have become more accessible, but they can be detrimental to your retirement security.
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Jumbo CDs come with excellent rates. You'll invest a lot for a short time and earn more in the process.
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10 Worst Things to Buy on Amazon
spending It's not always cheaper on Amazon, and it's definitely not always worth it. Here are 10 things you shouldn't buy on Amazon.
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SALT Deduction: Three Things to Know for 2025
Tax Deductions Changes to the state and local tax deduction and the looming TCJA expiration have brought this tax break into the spotlight.
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Retirement Reimagined: Finding Your Tribe in LGBTQ-Focused Communities
Demand for LGBTQ retirement communities in the U.S. is high, but inventory is not easy to find. Here are some safe havens to explore.
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Ask the Editor, June 20: Questions on Tax Deductions and IRAs
Ask the Editor In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers four questions on deductions, tax proposals and IRAs.
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The $1 Million Retirement Question: Are You Being Tax-Smart About Your Pension?
A financial planner raises some key considerations for navigating retirement with a pension and recommends four strategies.
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The Costly Mistake You Might Be Making With Your First 401(k)
Most people start contributing to their retirement savings later in life. That could be a big-time mistake, literally costing you thousands of dollars.
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The 5 Best BDC Stocks to Buy Now
dividend stocks Business development companies (BDCs) are a small but sky-high-yielding industry that effectively acts as private equity for the common investor.
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How to Invest in the Nuclear Revolution
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the American nuclear renaissance must launch during President Trump's administration, and it appears to be happening
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8 Family Vacation Ideas for Any Budget
Travel Discover the best family-friendly camping, cruises, tropical adventures and more great family vacation ideas.
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Why I Trust Bonds, Even Now
Columnist Jeffrey Kosnett explains why he stands by investing in bonds.
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Dementia Hot Spots: Is Your Region Raising Your Risk?
Why a 25% higher dementia risk could be tied to your US location. But you're not powerless; there are 14 ways to lower your risk.
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Best Bond ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs Though the bond market has been a roller coaster recently, investors with a longer-term view should consider these bond ETFs to balance their portfolios and to generate income.
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Does Donald Trump Claim Social Security Benefits?
Social Security is a hot topic. I thought it would be interesting to see if President Trump and previous presidents collect Social Security benefits.
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An Estate Planning Attorney's Guide to the Importance of POAs
Regularly updating your financial and health care power of attorney documents ensures they reflect your current intentions and circumstances. It's also important to clearly communicate your wishes to your chosen agents.
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Divorce and Your Home: An Expert's Guide to Avoiding a Tax Bomb
Your home is probably your biggest asset, so if you're getting a divorce, the stakes are high. Keep it? Sell it? You need to have a good plan in place for how to handle it.
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?
Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?
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What Is Life Insurance?
What is life insurance? Learn the differences between policies and other key details to decide which type of life insurance, if any, is right for you.
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: Don’t Be Fooled by Recent Growth
Kiplinger Forecasts Read Kiplinger's latest GDP forecast — we assess the state of the economy and review the gross domestic product growth rate.
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook
Forecasts Interest rates will stay in a holding pattern, as concerns about future inflation balance fears of an economic slowdown. The Federal Reserve is also on hold.
