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How to Find the Best Travel Dupes for Your Dreams
You don’t have to bust your budget or battle big crowds to enjoy pristine natural beauty, rich culture, authentic cuisine and more.
By Laura Petrecca Published
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Virginia Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Virginia's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Virginia compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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The Extra Standard Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Deductions The extra standard deduction can help older adults reduce their taxable income.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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States Sending 'Stimulus' Checks in 2025
Rebate Checks Some people are receiving one-time state rebate checks. Is your state sending money?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Mississippi Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Mississippi's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Mississippi compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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New Jersey Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore New Jersey's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how New Jersey compares nationwide.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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The Retirement 'Rule of $1 More'
The 'Rule of $1 More' explains how to plan for critical retirement thresholds. Because "you don't want to step off a cliff just because of $1 more."
By Jacob Schroeder Published
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Recent Market Volatility Offers Valuable Lessons for Investors
Stocks will always rise and fall, but strategic investors can benefit through dollar-cost averaging, rebalancing in down markets and taking the long view.
By Coryanne Hicks Published
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My First $1 Million: Retired Self-Employed Attorney, 75, Coast of Washington
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
By Joyce Lamb Published
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Retire in Spain for Rich Culture, Cuisine and Coastal Bliss
US expats choose to retire in Spain for its sense of style, world-class beaches and cities, diverse lifestyles and its fabulous food and wine.
By Drew Limsky Published
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Retiring Early? This Strategy Cuts Your Income Tax to Zero
When retiring early, married couples can use this little-known (and legitimate) strategy to take a six-figure income every year — tax-free.
By Mike Palmer, CFP Published
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Ditch the Golf Shoes: Your Retirement Needs a Side Gig
A side gig in retirement can help combat boredom, loneliness and the threat of inflation eroding your savings. And the earlier you start planning, the better.
By Andrew Crowell Published
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Amazon vs Walmart: Who Has the Cheaper Prices?
Amazon handily beat Walmart for the lowest prices on food and consumables, a study shows. In other categories, things tightened up.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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When Is Amazon Prime Day? Everything We Know So Far, Plus Early Deals
Amazon Prime Amazon Prime Day is four days this year - July 8 through 11, 2025. Here are the key details you need to know, plus some of our favorite early deals to shop ahead of and during the sale.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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The $33,000 Retirement: One Man's Surprising Path to Financial Freedom at 61
Forget what society tells you, even with less than $1 million, you can be happy in retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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The Best Aerospace and Defense ETFs to Buy
The best aerospace and defense ETFs can help investors capitalize on higher government defense spending or hedge against the potential of a large-scale conflict.
By Tony Dong, MSc Published
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Walmart Takes on Prime Day With Competing July Deals Event
Walmart is launching its own multi-day sales event to rival Amazon Prime Day — and it could be a smart time to shop, even if you're not a member.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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7 Golf Course Destinations to Vacation Away from the Crowds
Beat the growing crowds of new golfers at these golf course destinations off the beaten path.
By Michael Croley Published
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Roth IRA Conversions in the Summer? Why Now May Be the Sweet Spot
Converting now would enable you to spread a possible tax hit over more than one payment while reducing future taxes.
By Daniel Razvi, Esquire Published
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A Financial Expert's Three Steps to Becoming Debt-Free (Even in This Economy)
If debt has you spiraling, now is the time to take a few common-sense steps to help knock it down and get it under control.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU Published
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I'm an Insurance Expert: This Is How Your Insurance Protects You While You're on Vacation
Here are three key things to consider about your insurance (auto, property and health) when traveling within the U.S., including coverage for rental cars, personal belongings and medical emergencies.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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What Happens When a Treasury Bill Matures?
Plan to squeeze the most value out of your investment when a Treasury bill matures.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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Is 2025 Your Year? Six Unmistakable Signs It's Time to Retire Now
Avoid costly mistakes: Discover if you're truly ready to join the 2025 retirement wave.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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No Social Security Tax Changes in Trump’s 'Big Bill'? What Retirees Need to Know
Tax Policy Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits is missing from President Trump’s tax overhaul. Here’s why and what an alternative offering could mean for retirement taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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The Best FSA or HSA-Eligible Amazon Prime Day Deals You Can Shop Now
Double down on savings by taking advantage of these early Prime Day deals that are FSA or HSA eligible. Save on fitness trackers, air purifiers, baby gear and more.
By Rachael Green Published
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You Should Be Investing in a 529 Now for Your Kids' or Grandkids' Tuition
Learn how to maximize investing in a 529, a state-sponsored college education savings account for qualifying educational expenses.
By Emma Patch Last updated
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Prices Up on Middle East War
Economic Forecasts While not exactly cheap, gas prices this holiday weekend will be the lowest for July 4 since 2021.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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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 outperformed the S&P 500 by leaps and bounds over the past two decades.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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The Best and Worst Presidents (According to the Stock Market)
Markets Which U.S. presidents oversaw the best and worst stock market performances? Just for grins, let's see what a 'stock market Mount Rushmore' might look like.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated