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Protect Your Social Security with a Retirement Safeguard You've Never Heard Of
Even with a power of attorney or joint bank account, the Social Security Administration may hamstring your financial representative without one of these.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Can Stocks Picked by Artificial Intelligence Beat the Market? 3 Stocks to Watch
stocks An AI stock-picking platform identifying high-potential equities has been sharp in the past. Here are three of its top stocks to watch over the next few months.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings Watch your money grow effortlessly with a CD. Here are our top picks.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Increase Your Social Security Payments up to $2,187 Each Month
retirement This strategy can delay starting Social Security, building a bridge from retirement to higher monthly income.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Intel Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Intel Intel stock has been a catastrophe for long-term investors.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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12 Great Places to Retire in the Midwest
Places to live Here are our retirement picks in the 12 midwestern states.
By Stacy Rapacon Last updated
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Six Travel Destinations for Retirees Worthy of the Next Season of 'The White Lotus'
Whether you're a retiree looking for adventure or relaxation, we have the perfect luxury vacation idea for you.
By Becca van Sambeck Published
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Target-Date Funds Aren’t For Everyone
Here’s when target-date funds don’t make the most sense for your retirement savings.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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How to Thaw a Credit Freeze — and Why You Would
As you shop for a loan or credit card, you must open up access to your credit reports.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Why Women May Want to Work Longer: It's About More Than Money
Single women over sixty see the most benefit, but all older women should take note when deciding when to retire.
By Christy Bieber Published
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Preparing for the Worst: Retirement During a Recession
If you're close to retirement and today's economic uncertainty has your stomach in knots, follow my parents' example. They made it through, and so can you.
By Bradley Thompson, CFA® Published
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Is a Robo-Adviser Right for You? The Pros and Cons
For many folks, robo advice can likely be fine. It's inexpensive and easy ... but also a little one-size-fits-all. More complex financial situations may need a human touch.
By Shane W. Cummings, CFP®, AIF® Published
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What Is a Good Inheritance? Six of the Best Assets to Pass Down
inheritance Your heirs will thank you for leaving any of these six assets as an inheritance.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Jumbo CDs come with excellent rates. You'll invest a lot for a short time and keep ahead of inflation.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
No-penalty CDs give you the best of both worlds. You'll earn a healthy rate of return with the ability to take some withdrawals throughout the term.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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How to Open a 401(k): Five Rules to Follow
Whether you're starting a new job or have never opened a 401(k) account, it's time! Here's how to open an account in five steps.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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What Medicare Covers When You Travel in the US and Abroad
Medical emergencies can happen at any time. Knowing what Medicare coverage you have, anywhere in the world, can help you avoid a massive bill.
By Donna LeValley Published
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings A 3-year CD helps you reach midrange saving goals. See our top choices.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Retiring Without Heirs: Four Options For Your Estate
Just because you don’t anyone to leave your money to doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan for what happens to your estate when you die.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Four Proposed Changes to Medicare in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed in the House and is now in the hands of the Senate. If passed, it would include big changes to Medicare. Here's what to know.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Make Your Next Vacation a Pickleball Vacation
Travel Ideas Love travel and pickleball? Combine the two for a memorable trip, whether it's to a pickleball retreat or a vacation home.
By Becca van Sambeck Last updated
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9 Tech ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs The best technology ETFs provide exposure to wide swaths of innovators, or targeted groups of tech stocks harnessing rising trends.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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Save More with Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements While You Still Can
Tax Breaks Energy tax credits for home improvements could go away under the new House GOP tax plan. What to know.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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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 Last updated
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Scam Alert: Bioelectronic Medicine Is Both Promising and Ripe for Fraud
My reader needed help dealing with a scam that cost her $2,000 for vagus nerve stimulators, but legit VNS actually offers hope for the treatment of many diseases.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Advisers: Master the Fed Funds Rate, Help Clients Master Retirement
Understanding the Federal Reserve's key tool can help financial professionals guide clients through economic shifts and opportunities.
By Tom Siomades, CFA® Published
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Travel Credit Cards
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which travel rewards credit cards came out on top.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025 Results
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated brokers, wealth managers, banks and other financial providers. Find out which ones rose to the top.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Full-Service Brokers
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which full-service broker came out on top.
By Emma Patch Published