Features
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Ask the Tax Editor: Estimated Tax Payments and WithholdingAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions on federal estimated tax payments and federal income tax withholding.
By Joy Taylor
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What to Do With a WindfallPatience and good advice are the keys to avoiding making permanent financial mistakes in the first year after getting an inheritance.
By Janet Bodnar
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Is a 'Lost Decade' Threatening Your Retirement Savings?High market valuations are triggering dot-com-era flashbacks, but panic isn't a financial strategy for retirement savers.
By Maurie Backman
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The Best Nasdaq Stocks to Buy for Long-Term UpsideThe best Nasdaq stocks to buy include familiar tech-related names, as well as companies with strong long-term upside potential operating in other sectors.
By Kyle Woodley
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The Best Options for Giving Money to a Child in Your FamilyWant to save for a child's future? Here's a look at the most common account types for starting their nest egg, even if you don't know what they'll need at 18.
By Isaac Morris
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How Global Geopolitics Shape Oil and Gas InvestingInvestors should look at energy investing as a strategic asset class influenced by policy, security, infrastructure and capital discipline.
By Jay R. Young
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How Today's Couples Can Bridge the Financial Planning GapModern and LGBTQ+ partnerships are reshaping commitment, complexity and the need for more intentional financial planning structures.
By Anthea Tjuanakis Cox
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6 Strategic Moves to Keep Growing Your Wealth After You RetireWho says wealth-building stops at 65? From adjusting your risk to beating the sequence of returns, here is how to maximize your money without a paycheck.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy Nowmutual funds No matter your investing style, the best Fidelity mutual funds offer solid active management at relatively low cost.
By Jeff Reeves
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The 25 Biggest U.S. IPOs of All TimeIPOs The biggest IPOS in U.S. history include a major chipmaker, a ride-hailing firm and a handful of global telecoms.
By Tom Taulli
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Here are the Huge RMDs the IRS Makes You Take When You Have $1 Million SavedIf you have $1 million saved for retirement, your RMDs will change every year. Find out exactly how much you must withdraw at ages 73, 75, 80 and 85.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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How 401(k) Savers Just Triggered a Big Market ShiftRather than running to the sidelines or moving to cash when things get bumpy, seasoned savers are building up their balances and locking in long-term security.
By Donna LeValley
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3 Life Events That Should Trigger an Estate Plan ReviewMajor life changes can make your estate plan outdated fast. Here are the three instances that should spur an update right away.
By Howard A. Enders
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Why 'Fiduciary' Does Not Always Mean What You Think It Means"Fiduciary" is sometimes used to blend legal obligations, professional ethics and marketing language into one trust-building slogan that could be misleading.
By David Bromelkamp
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Avoid These World Cup Ticket ScamsWorld Cup ticket prices might be falling, but scammers are still cashing in. Here’s how to spot fake listings and protect yourself before kickoff.
By Sean Jackson
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Estate Planning Checklist: 13 Smart MovesFollow this estate planning checklist to hold on to more of your hard-earned money for both you (and your heirs).
By Janet Kidd Stewart
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How to Protect Your Home From Keyless Break-insWhile smart locks enhance home security, skilled intruders may bypass them. Here's how to strengthen your defenses.
By Sean Jackson
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Spend Freely, for NowEconomic Forecasts Low savings rates and higher gasoline costs imply a slowdown in spending at some point.
By David Payne
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You're Rich and Single — Is Your Money Working Hard Enough?If you're financially comfortable and living on your own, don't let excess cash sit idle. Here's how to make your money work harder for you.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed MeetingThe Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in June, but inflation continues to pressure savers. Learn where to keep your cash now.
By Sean Jackson
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The Hidden Costs of the Fed's Rate PauseThe Federal Reserve isn't cutting rates any time soon. While this benefits savers, learn how it impacts you when you need to borrow money.
By Sean Jackson
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Fed Meeting?Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed meeting this week?
By Erin Bendig
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How the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage RatesLearn how interest rate changes affect your mortgage payments and what buyers should watch for this year.
By Dori Zinn
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How Child-Free Adults Are Choosing to 'Live Early'How shifting from "Retiring Early" to "Living Early" allows child-free adults to enjoy their wealth while they’re still young enough to use it.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Retirement Calculator: How Much Do I Need to Retire?Tools Our Retirement Calculator helps you estimate the future value of your retirement savings and how much you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Master Your Fed Knowledge: Take Our Quick Federal Reserve QuizQuiz Test your basic knowledge of the Federal Reserve and how its actions impact your money in our quick quiz.
By Karee Venema
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Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance at Age 50, 55, 60 and 65Long-term care insurance can help offset one of the biggest financial blind spots in retirement. But timing and strategy are everything.
By Maurie Backman
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5 Tax-Saving Strategies That Can Lead to a Better RetirementAmericans are working for more companies across their lifetime — and for far longer. That can lead to greater tax liabilities you'll need to plan for.
By Martin Schamis, CFP®
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Why Your Next 1031 Exchange Decision Might Not Be About TaxesBefore rushing into your next property exchange, ask yourself if you want another investment or the freedom of a life beyond real estate management.
By Carl E. Sera, CMT
