Features
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What Is the 80% Rule in Home Insurance?
Make sure your home isn't underinsured by following the 80% rule in home insurance. Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig
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What Does Travel Insurance Cover?
Find out what travel insurance covers and whether or not you need it on your next vacation.
By Rachael Green
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The Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual Funds
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
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Retirement Savings On Track? How Much You Should Have By 60 and 65
See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 55 and 60
See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
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I'm a Retirement Editor: Here's the Investing Advice I Gave My Son
As a veteran retirement investor, I'm sharing this advice for your own adult children or grandchildren.
By David Crook
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Vanguard ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Which Make for Better Investments?
mutual funds Distinguishing Vanguard ETFs vs mutual funds is key for investors, considering Vanguard is one of the largest low-cost fund sponsors in the U.S.
By Kyle Woodley
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55
See how your retirement savings stack up compared with this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Best Energy ETFs to Buy
ETFs Energy ETFs can help investors earn income, hedge against inflation and speculate on commodity prices. Here are five we like.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Kentucky Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Kentucky residents.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Could Drop Below $3 by Dec.
Economic Forecasts A major price spike is unlikely for now, but expect to pay more at the gas pump.
By Jim Patterson
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Top Cash Back Credit Cards: Maximizing Your Rewards in 2026
Credit Cards Whether you crave plentiful travel perks, basic cash back, or a high rebate on groceries and gas, you’ll find a card here that suits your tastes.
By Sean Jackson
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The Best Energy Stocks to Buy as Oil Prices Spike
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
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Best Bond Funds to Buy
Investing for Income The best bond funds provide income and stability for investors and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.
By Jeff Reeves
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Americans, Even With Higher Incomes, Are Feeling the Squeeze
A 50-year mortgage probably isn’t the answer, but there are other ways to alleviate the continuing sting of high prices
By Penelope Wang
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Hiding the Truth From Your Financial Adviser Can Cost You
Hiding assets or debt from a financial adviser damages the relationship as well as your finances. If you're not being fully transparent, it's time to ask why.
By Alan E. Becker, Investment Adviser
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How to Manage a Disagreement With Your Financial Adviser
Knowing how to deal with a disagreement can improve both your finances and your relationship with your planner.
By Bruce Horovitz
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5 Actions to Set Up Your Business With Your Exit in Mind
When you're starting a business, it may seem counterintuitive to begin with exit planning. But preparing will put you on a more secure footing in the long run.
By Jamie Carroll
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Timeless Trips for Solo Travelers
How to find a getaway that suits your style.
By Emma Patch
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A Top Vanguard ETF Pick Outperforms on International Strength
A weakening dollar and lower interest rates lifted international stocks, which was good news for one of our favorite exchange-traded funds.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Is There Such a Thing As a Safe Stock? 17 Safe-Enough Ideas
No stock is completely safe, but we can make educated guesses about which ones are likely to provide smooth sailing.
By James K. Glassman
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We're 64 with $4.3 million and can't agree on when to retire.
I want to retire now and pay for health insurance until we get Medicare. My wife says we should work 10 more months. Who's right?
By Maurie Backman
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Missed an RMD? How to Avoid That (and the Penalty) Next Time
If you miss your RMDs, you could face a hefty fine. Here are four ways to stay on top of your payments — and on the right side of the IRS.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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What Really Happens in the First 30 Days After Someone Dies
The administrative requirements following a death move quickly. This is how to ensure your loved ones won't be plunged into chaos during a time of distress.
By Howard A. Enders
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AI-Powered Investing in 2026: How Algorithms Will Shape Your Portfolio
AI is becoming a standard investing tool, as it helps cut through the noise, personalize portfolios and manage risk. That said, human oversight remains essential. Here's how it all works.
By David Abraham
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5 Retirement Tax Traps to Watch in 2026
Retirement Even in retirement, some income sources can unexpectedly raise your federal and state tax bills. Here's how to avoid costly surprises.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Caterpillar Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Caterpillar stock has been a remarkably resilient market beater for a very long time.
By Dan Burrows
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Good Stock Picking Gives This Primecap Odyssey Fund a Lift
Outsize exposure to an outperforming tech stock and a pair of drugmakers have boosted recent returns for the Primecap Odyssey Growth Fund.
By Nellie S. Huang
