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Should You Leave Your Heat On All Day or Turn It Off? Which is Cheaper?
We'll show you which option helps keep you comfortable and save money on your energy bills.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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5 Surprising Costco Perks You Can Access Without a Membership
Smart Buying Think you need a membership to benefit from Costco's deals? Discover five services and products that non-members can access.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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My Mortgage Rate is 6.5%. Should I Refinance If Rates Fall By Half a Point
A half-point dip may not be enough to offset closing costs. Here's the magic number that makes refinancing pay off.
By Choncé Maddox Last updated
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Costco vs. Sam's Club: Which Warehouse Club Is Best for Your Wallet?
Smart Buying When comparing Costco vs. Sam's Club, which comes out ahead? We checked how they stack up in several areas. Here's what we found.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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The 'Second Law' of Retirement Rules
The second law of thermodynamics inspires this retirement rule, because “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
By Jacob Schroeder Last updated
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Eight Biggest Financial Planning Myths: How Many Do You Believe?
These financial planning myths are some of the whoppers you may hear when you're approaching retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Trump’s 2025 Tax Bill and Your Taxes: What’s Changing and What Isn’t
Tax Law From standard deduction amounts to tax brackets and Medicaid cuts, here’s what individual filers need to know about tax changes in Trump's so called "big beautiful bill."
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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From Camping to Boating: Here's How to Stay Connected Off-Grid
There's nothing quite like the peace of off-road adventures. However, ensure you have a stable connection in case you need it.
By Sean Jackson Published
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How to Protect Your Home From Keyless Break-ins
While smart locks enhance home security, skilled intruders may bypass them. Here's how to strengthen your defenses.
By Sean Jackson Published
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I'm 52, make $210K a year and heard I may lose a 401(k) tax break in 2026. Should I max out my 401(k) anyway?
We asked financial experts for advice.
By Maurie Backman Published
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What the Rich Know About Investing That You Don't
People like Warren Buffet become people like Warren Buffet by following basic rules and being disciplined. Here's how to accumulate real wealth.
By Coryanne Hicks Published
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How Family Offices Can Build Resilience in a Volatile World
Family offices are shifting their global investment priorities and goals in the face of uncertainty, volatile markets and the influence of younger generations.
By Tim Houghton Published
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Adobe Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Adobe stock has led the S&P 500 by a wide margin over the past couple of decades, but that lead is slipping. Here's what the growth has looked like for 20-year investors.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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10 Things You Need to Know About Health Savings Accounts
insurance If you don’t have many medical expenses now, in the long term you’ll be able to benefit even more from the tax advantages of an HSA.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Dave Ramsey Tells Us the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can Make
The talk-show host, author and podcaster tells Kiplinger what people can do to ensure a happy retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Social Security Payment Schedule for 2026
Find out when you can expect your 2026 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
By Donna LeValley Published
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$1,500 Capital One Business Card Intro Offer
Get up to $1,500 for a Limited Time with a Capital One Business Card Offer
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
A weaker labor market and cooler inflation mean we'll get another rate cut at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Will an AI Robot Take Care of You in Old Age?
AI may be just the help older adults and their caretakers need. Just don't expect it to be a cute little humanoid — yet.
By Jacob Schroeder Last updated
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How Your HSA Can Reimburse You for Medicare Premiums and Expenses
Medicare Even if your Medicare premiums are automatically deducted from your Social Security check, you can take tax-free withdrawals from an Health Savings Account to reimburse yourself.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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The Best Temperatures to Set Your Thermostat and Save Money
These are the optimal temperatures to set your thermostat in the summer and winter to save the most on energy bills.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Ready to File? Test Your Social Security Application IQ
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of filing for Social Security benefits in our 10 question quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley Published
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The 10 Most Costly Social Security Mistakes to Avoid
Want to maximize your Social Security check? Learn the 10 most common Social Security filing errors and the steps you need to take to boost your guaranteed retirement income.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Should Your Brokerage Firm Be Your Bookie?
Some brokerage firms are promoting 'event contracts,' which are essentially yes-or-no wagers, blurring the lines between investing and gambling.
By Stephen P. Harbeck Published
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Retail Strategy Creates a Pickpockets' Paradise in Supermarkets
Some stores regularly rearrange inventory with the aim of increasing purchases, and they're creating opportunities for thieves to steal from customers.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Should You Buy a Vacation Home?
If you vacation to a beloved destination again and again, purchasing a home there may be a smart move — but don’t overlook the costs and effort that go into it.
By Emma Patch Last updated
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The Best Energy Stocks to Buy
Energy stocks can expose investors to volatile oil and gas prices. Here's how to find the best energy stocks to buy now.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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4 Highly Rated Vanguard Dividend and Income Funds
These four low-cost Vanguard dividend and income funds have all earned high praise from Morningstar, and they offer attractive yields.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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12 Investments No Retiree Should Make
In retirement, when it's wise to take fewer risks with your nest egg, some investments are just nuts.
By David Rodeck Last updated