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From virtual galleries to social media platforms, the internet offers plenty of places to shop for paintings, sculptures and other artwork without breaking the bank.

By Emma Patch

The Sunshine State remains a beacon for retirees, offering warm weather, sandy beaches, and a relatively low cost of living. Here's a look at where to live.

By Kathryn Pomroy

The decision to rent or sell should be based on your long-term financial goals, tax situation and willingness to take on the duties of being a landlord.

By Daniel Goodman, CFP®, CLU®

Choosing between a pension lump sum and monthly checks? Ask yourself these three essential questions before making an irreversible retirement decision.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Most inheritances won’t trigger a federal income tax bill. But what you inherit and what happens afterward mean other tax rules could come into play.

By Chrissy Paradis

Thinking about remodeling? Here's how to pick the right project and nab the best price.

By Beth Braverman

Staying invested when markets hit highs or drop dramatically can be uncomfortable, but these two ETF approaches can reward patience and discipline.

By Tim Urbanowicz, CFA®

Quiz Is fear keeping you from spending the money you worked so hard for? Take our quiz to uncover the mindset holding your retirement back.

By Donna LeValley

Index funds typically outperform actively managed ones, but owning funds run by smart people isn't as crazy as folks think. Here are some top picks.

By James K. Glassman

Low costs, broad diversification, ample liquidity and disciplined portfolio construction characterize top ETFs to build wealth over the long term.

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF

Convenient contactless payments make it all too easy to lose track of your budget. Applying some simple guardrails will help you slow your spending.

By David Abraham

When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could result in a temporary reduction of your benefits.

By Donna LeValley

Check out the best 529 plans of 2026 to find the best plan for your child or grandchild’s college savings.

By Erin Bendig

A debt-to-equity ratio is a way to measure a company's financial position. What does the ratio tell us? How do investors use it?

By Coryanne Hicks

Economic Forecasts An end to the conflict with Iran could unlock Middle Eastern oil exports trapped in the Persian Gulf. But markets have seen peace deals fall apart before.

By Jim Patterson

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Americans' wallets are being stretched more than ever as prices rise. Adding an emergency fund to your financial plan could help you settle down.

By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative

You might think locking in a rate saves you money, but financial flexibility is the real secret to keeping cash in your pocket for these bills.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Plunging stock prices may keep investors up at night. But there's a silver lining to a down market: it's a prime time to save taxes on a Roth IRA conversion.

By Adam Shell

A panicked man calling law firms for help feared that answering receptionists' questions about his reason for the call would compromise his privacy.

By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.

Is there a dividend sweet spot? Jeffrey Kosnett explored four options.

By Jeffrey R. Kosnett

Waiting to buy a business because of uncertainty often costs professionals more in missed compounding wealth than the risks they are trying to avoid would cost.

By Brian Hanks, MBA, CFP®

Midterm election preseason is a good time to see if your risk tolerance and long-term objectives are still aligned, not to make big changes to your portfolio.

By Coryanne Hicks

Retiring abroad can be a dream come true if you have a solid hold on your finances. Here's what you need to know to make it a reality.

By Brian O'Connell

Savings Compare today's top CD rates and find the right account to help you earn a competitive return on your savings.

By Sean Jackson

The Kiplinger 25 The Kiplinger 25 is a list of our top no-load mutual funds that have proven capable of weathering any storm.

By Nellie S. Huang

It might be time to dig out your old VHS tapes — rising demand is increasing their value by up to $25k.

By Vaishali Varu