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The Me-First Rule of Retirement Spending
Follow the 'Me-First" rule and you won't have to worry about running out of money when the stock market goes south.
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How to Plan Your First International Trip After Retirement
Retirement paves the way for a world of exciting (and intimidating) experiences. An overseas journey can be an ideal way to embrace this new phase of life.
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My First $1 Million: Retired Magazine Editor, 70, Boise, Idaho
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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I'm a Financial Planner: Could Partial Retirement Be the Right Move for You?
Many Americans close to retirement are questioning whether they should take the full leap into retirement or continue to work part-time.
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From Mortgages to Taxes to Estates: How to Prepare for Falling Interest Rates
As speculation grows that the Federal Reserve will soon start lowering interest rates, now is a good time to review your financial plans for housing, estate, taxes, investing and retirement to make the most of potential changes.
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This Is How Lottery Winners Build Lasting Legacies, From a Financial Professional
Winning a massive lottery jackpot, like the recent $1.4 billion Powerball, requires seeking immediate legal and financial counsel, protecting your identity and winnings and planning your legacy.
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How This 529 'Superfund' Strategy Can Transform Your Estate Plan
This 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses.
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How to Calculate RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) for IRAs
required minimum distributions (RMDs) Understand when and how to calculate RMDs and avoid stiff penalties from your tax-deferred IRA.
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Fed?
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the Federal Reserve and how its actions impact your money in our quick quiz.
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Can Stocks Picked by Artificial Intelligence Beat the Market? 3 Stocks to Watch
stocks An AI stock-picking platform identifying high-potential equities has been sharp in the past. Here are three of its top stocks to watch over the next few months.
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How Charitable Donations Can Reduce Your Taxes
Tax Breaks Is claiming a charitable donation tax deduction the right choice for you this tax season?
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Montana State Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Montana's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Montana compares nationwide.
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Ask the Editor: Questions on 529 Plan Rollovers to a Roth IRA
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer four questions from readers on transferring 529 plan money to a Roth IRA.
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Kiplinger News Quiz, Sept 12 — What is the Taylor Swift Tax?
Quiz A multi-million-dollar Google lawsuit and "Taylor Swift tax" made Kiplinger headlines this week — but why? Test your knowledge of this week's financial news.
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Back to Golf School — for Adults and Retirees
Elevate your game at these golf schools around the country. You'll learn from pros on top golf courses and with the latest tech. You may even make a new friend.
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I'm an Investment Strategist: This Is How the Fed's Next Rate Move Could Impact Your Wallet
Interest rate cuts might be coming, which could affect everything from your credit card debt to your mortgage. It's smart to prepare now — here's how.
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I'm a Retirement Planner: These Are Three Common Tax Mistakes You Could Be Making With Your Investments
Don't pay more tax on your investments than you need to. You can keep more money in your pocket (or for retirement) by avoiding these three common mistakes.
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Want to Shave 10 Hours Off Your Workweek? A Startup Expert Shows How AI Can Help
Artificial intelligence is overhauling how companies operate, freeing up entrepreneurs and their workers to skip the menial stuff and get down to business.
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Cuts Expected to Continue
Forecasts Kiplinger's experts forecast what's happening and what's next for interest rates and the Federal Reserve.
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What to Do If Your Credit Card Is Closed
Making Your Money Last If your credit card is closed, here's why that might have happened and what to do next.
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Seven Surprising Reasons Retirees Are Going Back to Work
Sure, money is a big reason to come out of retirement, but it's not the only reason retirees are doing it.
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Fed Meeting in September?
Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed's next meeting? Here's what you need to know.
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US Increasing ESTA Fee to Nearly Double Starting in September
New fee structure hikes ESTA from $21 to $40, adding a new layer to visitor costs under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: A Tick Up for Services Adds to Fed’s Quandary
Economic Forecasts Will the modest rise in services inflation prevent the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates at its next meeting?
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Savings rates remain high for now. But with the Fed likely to cut rates at its September meeting, it's time for savers to lock in rates now.
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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 does have regular hours, trading doesn't necessarily stop when the major exchanges close.
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The Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy
The best Vanguard ETFs all feature rock-bottom fees, large asset bases and long trading histories. Here are a few of our favorites.
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It Could Soon Be Harder to Get a Refund on a Flight Gone Wrong
The Department of Transportation's deregulation efforts are taking aim at your rights to compensation for delays, canceled flights, lost baggage and more.
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The Final Countdown for Retirees with Investment Income
Retirement Tax Don’t assume Social Security withholding is enough. Some retirement income may require a quarterly estimated tax payment by the September 15 deadline.
