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Feeling secure enough to retire can be hard to define, especially during periods of economic uncertainty, and the decision isn't always about affordability.

By Lamar Brabham

Rather than being purely transaction-focused, advisers can help see owners through the financial and deeply personal transitions of exiting their business.

By Andrew Palmer

Using these steps, financial advisers can walk clients through the IPO process and the realities while also addressing the client's long-term financial plan.

By Ben Sullivan, CFA®, CFP®

Savings Three-year CDs give you a flexible way to achieve midrange savings goals.

By Sean Jackson

529 plans offer convenience and potential tax benefits when saving for education. That said, there are still a range of rules you’ll need to know (and follow).

By Elaine Silvestrini

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

If you want to keep pace with rising everyday costs, these accounts can help you achieve that.

By Sean Jackson

Kiplinger has found high-yield savings accounts offering rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.

By Sean Jackson

These CDs can help you earn thousands effortlessly, with cash access in as little as six months.

By Sean Jackson

Social Security As Social Security barrels toward projected cuts, a newly launched federal savings initiative could privatize the program.

By Kate Schubel

The Roth 401(k) vs traditional 401(k) decision can mean the difference between higher taxes now or in retirement. It's your choice.

By Adam Shell

Large-cap stocks are key additions to any well-rounded portfolio. Let's take a look at how to find the best ones for you.

By Kyle Woodley

Property taxes are rising faster than inflation in many areas. There are some steps you can take.

By Lisa Gerstner

Industrial stocks might not be the most exciting positions to own, but they play a vital role in any well-rounded portfolio. Here's how to find the best ones.

By Kyle Woodley

Americans still love their pets, and ownership keeps rising. So what happened to pet stocks?

By James K. Glassman

Scaling your business for an exit doesn’t mean shedding your soul. Here is how to leverage AI to elevate your people and maximize your final payout.

By Maurie Backman

If you have a high net worth, you need the kind of estate planning that navigates complex tax landscapes to ensure you pass on the maximum amount of wealth.

By Ashley Terrell, IAR

Pulling up stakes and moving your family — and your money — abroad isn't for the faint hearted, not least because of ultra complicated tax and banking rules.

By Ann Marie Regal

Your financial plan and estate plan should work in concert. Problems can emerge when you treat the two as unrelated entities.

By Ryan Polimeni

Living Single Some core tax strategies look different when you're living single and planning for one.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Financial stocks play a critical role in the economy and are a key component of any well-rounded portfolio.

By Kyle Woodley

Communication services stocks represent a diverse segment of the market that includes media companies, internet giants and telecoms. Here's how to find the best ones.

By Kyle Woodley

Quiz Wonder what separates those who build a million-dollar nest egg from the rest, and whether you have what it takes to make $1M? Take this quiz to find out.

By Joyce Lamb

Are you in a good position to retire at 65? Find out with this quick quiz.

By Donna Fuscaldo

The best-laid plans in retirement have a way of drifting over time. Here are three steps to kick entropy to the curb.

By Jacob Schroeder

Have a look at the cheapest places to live in America for city dwellers. Is one of the cheapest places to live in the U.S. right for you?

By Donna LeValley

Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are a special class of stocks known for their high dividend yields. Here's how to find the best ones to buy.

By Kyle Woodley