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10 Things to Know About Working in Retirement
Working in retirement could give you more money but also could impact some benefits.
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The Five Best Side Hustles for Retirees
More older people are working in retirement to boost income and stave off boredom. These gigs and hustles make the most sense for the golden years crowd.
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How Five States Are Worse Off After Trump’s Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid
State Tax Due to Trump's new tax law, some states will experience a greater impact than others.
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Happiness Improves at Age 50, Right? Maybe Not for Everyone
New thinking about how happiness changes over our lifetimes shows that one group in particular gains the most contentment after age 50.
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Think Twice Before Co-Signing or Guaranteeing a Lease for Your Kids
If you co-sign or guarantee a lease for your kids, make sure you understand the risks.
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The Truth About the Dark Side of Rooftop Solar Panels
Rampant bankruptcies in the solar panel industry have left many consumers with systems that don't work and no way to get them fixed. Worse, they're being hounded to keep paying despite not receiving what they were promised. What can they do?
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Six Big Beautiful Opportunities: Advisers' Guide to Tax and Client Strategies
Here are several ways financial professionals can help their clients maximize opportunities in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which extends key TCJA provisions, introduces increased deductions for people 65 and older and more.
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Best Banks for Retirees 2025
National banks offer a wide variety of accounts and services, including wealth and investment management. Here's Kiplinger's pick of the best.
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Best Banks for High-Net-Worth Clients 2025
National banks offer a wide variety of accounts and services, including wealth and investment management. Here's Kiplinger's pick of the best.
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Best Banks for Travelers 2025
If you travel frequently, you may be drawn to these accounts for features such as fee-free ATM access and waived currency-conversion charges. And even if you’re not a jet-setter, you may find these options enticing.
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Best Credit Unions 2025
Credit unions are nonprofit institutions that are owned by their members. Many of them keep fees down and offer respectable interest rates on at least some of their accounts.
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Best Internet Banks 2025
Internet banks offer a wide variety of accounts and services, including wealth and investment management. Here's Kiplinger's pick of the best.
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Best National Banks 2025
National banks offer a wide variety of accounts and services, including wealth and investment management. Here's Kiplinger's pick of the best.
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How to Guard Against the New Generation of Fraud and Identity Theft
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Fraud and identity theft are getting more sophisticated and harder to spot. Stay ahead of the scammers with our advice.
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12 Ways to Protect Yourself From Fraud and Scams
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Think you can spot the telltale signs of frauds and scams? Follow these 12 tips to stay safe from evolving threats and prevent others from falling victim.
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Watch Out for These Travel Scams This Summer
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These travel scams are easy to fall for and could wreck your summer. Take a moment to read up on the warning signs and simple ways to protect yourself.
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The Best Places to Retire in New England
places to live Thinking about a move to New England for retirement? Here are the best places to land for quality of life, affordability and other criteria.
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The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of August 2025
Our high-yield savings account picks earn you rates as high as 4.35%, helping you outpace inflation and grow your savings quicker.
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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.
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The Average IRA Balance by Age
Knowing how your IRA balance compares to your peers could be the nudge you need to save more for retirement.
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Top Four Retirement Withdrawal Strategies to Maximize Your Savings
These retirement withdrawal strategies avoid tax and stock market pitfalls that can eat into your savings.
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The Retirement Bucket Rule: Your Guide to Fear-Free Spending
Forget market declines or rising inflation. With this strategy, you won’t have to worry about any of that during retirement.
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How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be This Fall?
A dismal July jobs report has lifted expectations for fall rate cuts. How low could the fed funds rate be by year's end?
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Five Ways to Maintain Charitable Giving During Volatile Times: A Giver's Guide
When the economic outlook is uncertain, charitable giving is even more important — and impactful. You can be strategic by using donor-advised funds, diversifying assets and prioritizing unrestricted gifts.
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The Most Tax-Friendly State for Retirement in 2025: Here It Is
Retirement Tax How do you retire ‘tax-free’? This state doesn’t tax retirement income, has a low median property tax bill, and even offers savings on gas. Are you ready for a move?
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Plan for Higher Health Care Costs in 2026: Projected Medicare Part B and Part D Premiums
In 2026, Medicare participants will pay more for their health care. Part B costs are expected to rise more than 10%. Here's what you can do.
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I Planned to Travel in Retirement, but the Weak Dollar is Making a European Vacation Harder to Afford. What Can I Do?
Travel pros explain how you can afford a European vacation in retirement despite a weak dollar.
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Avoid Medicare's 'Shadow Tax' With This Financial Expert's IRMAA-Busting Tips
You're cruising along in retirement, and then bam: Your Medicare premiums soar because your income crossed the limit. Take a breath. There could be a solution.
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Grilling Season and ETFs: There's More Than One Way to Cook Up a Portfolio
Exchange-traded funds come in a multitude of 'flavors' these days, from passive to active to factor-based. Their flexibility is what makes them so delicious.
