Features
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A Financial Pro Breaks Retirement Planning Into 5 Easy Pieces
This retirement plan focuses on five key areas — income generation, tax management, asset withdrawals, planning for big expenses and health care, and legacy.
By J. Burke "J.B." Howard
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Financial To-Dos to Finish 2025 Strong and Start 2026 Stronger
Don't overlook these important year-end check-ins. Missed opportunities and avoidable mistakes could end up costing you if you're not paying attention.
By Leila Evans, CFP®
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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The Best Utility Stocks to Buy
Utility stocks are defensive plays for investors, offering stability and reliable dividends. Here's how you can find the best ones to buy.
By Kyle Woodley
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Wisconsin Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Wisconsin's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Wisconsin compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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Wyoming Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Wyoming's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Wyoming compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Estate Tax Quiz: Can You Pass the Test on the 40% Federal Rate?
Quiz How well do you know the new 2026 IRS rules for wealth transfer and the specific tax brackets that affect your heirs? Let's find out!
By Kate Schubel
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Utah Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Utah's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Utah compares nationwide.
By Rocky Mengle
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Vaccines Medicare Covers for Free
The U.S. is experiencing an outbreak of measles and is on track to have the most whooping cough cases since 1948; these vaccines Medicare covers for free can keep you safe.
By Donna LeValley
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Louisiana Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Louisiana's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Louisiana compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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The Average 401(k) Balance by Age and Generation
How did your 401(k) balance rank vs savers your age in the third quarter? Learn the keys to building a retirement balance that will last a lifetime.
By Adam Shell
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Ask the Editor: Itemized Deductions
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on itemized deductions claimed on Schedule A of Form 1040
By Joy Taylor
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9 Types of Insurance You Don't Need
Financial Planning If you're paying for these types of insurance, you may be wasting your money. Here's what you need to know.
By David Rodeck
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Are You Putting Yourself Last? The Cost Could Be Your Retirement
If you're part of the sandwich generation, it's critical that you don't let the needs of your aging parents come at the expense of your future.
By Kelly LaVigne, J.D.
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Time to Prepare for Disasters Like They Could Happen to You
You can no longer have the mindset that "that won't happen here." Because it absolutely could. As we head into 2026, consider making a disaster plan.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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How Women Will Lead a New Era in Charitable Giving
Women will soon be in charge of trillions in charitable capital, through divorce, inheritance and their own investments. Here's how to use your share for good.
By Julia Chu
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The Retirement Donor's Checklist: Key Deadlines by Gift Type
Retirees have some charitable contribution options that can help avoid spikes in income from RMDS and capital gains.
By Donna LeValley
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumer Spending Surprisingly Strong
Economic Forecasts E-commerce sales jumped again in October, but in-store sales benefited, as well.
By David Payne
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Surprise Drop in Inflation May Not Last
Economic Forecasts The unexpected decline in November inflation from 3.0% to 2.7% may have been partly the result of a shortened survey period.
By David Payne
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What Is Term Life Insurance?
Term life insurance offers affordable coverage for a set period — here's how it works and when it makes sense to buy a policy.
By Paige Cerulli
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Stock Market Holidays in 2025 and 2026: NYSE, NASDAQ and Wall Street Holidays
Markets When are the stock market holidays? Here, we look at which days the NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets are off in 2025 and 2026.
By Kyle Woodley
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The 9 Key Milestone Ages In Retirement
These nine milestone ages mark your eligibility for significant retirement benefits, including catch-up contributions and required actions, such as taking RMDs at age 73.
By Donna LeValley
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Year-End RMDs: 10 Ways to Invest, Spend or Donate Them
The deadline for taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) is December 31. And yes, shopping or travel might be in order.
By Adam Shell
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The 'Die With Zero' Rule of Retirement
If spending makes you nervous, the 'Die With Zero' rule might be for you. Because you don’t want to be the richest person in the graveyard.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Retirees in These 7 States Could Pay Less Property Taxes Next Year
State Taxes Retirement property tax bills could be up to 65% cheaper for some older adults in 2026. Do you qualify?
By Kate Schubel
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'The 'Mamdani Effect' in New York: Can the City Afford a Millionaire Tax?
State Tax Will higher income taxes drive the wealthy to flee New York in 2026?
By Roxanne Bland
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I'm 73 and dread winter, but I can't afford to be a snowbird.
How can a snowbird wannabe warm up without the expense? We asked professional wealth planners for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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5 Smart Things to Do With Your Year-End Bonus
After you indulge your urge to splurge on a treat, consider doing adult things with the extra cash, like paying down debt, but also setting up a "fun fund."
By Kelli Kiemle, AIF®
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Gen X Investors: Protect Your Portfolio From an AI Bubble
Amid talk of an AI bubble, what's the best course of action for investors in their 50s and 60s, whose retirement savings are at risk from major market declines?
By Pam Krueger
