Features
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Small-Cap Stocks Gain Momentum. That's Good News for This iShares ETF
The clouds appear to be parting for small-cap stocks, which bodes well for one of our favorite exchange-traded funds.
By Nellie S. Huang
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A Value Focus Clips Returns for This Mairs & Power Growth Fund
Rough years for UnitedHealth and Fiserv have weighed on returns for one of our favorite mutual funds.
By Nellie S. Huang
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An Unexpected Way Your Insurance Can Get More Expensive
How insurers are using aerial imagery to assess homes, the backlash from policyholders and how state regulators are trying to rein in the practice.
By Choncé Maddox
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I Regret Moving to a 55+ Community, But My Wife Loves It
We asked real estate and psychotherapist professionals for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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My First $1 Million: Risk Management Consultant, 55
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
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60/40 Portfolios: Why a Cookie-Cutter Approach Can Cost You
Choosing a personalized retirement investment plan, rather than relying on the 60/40 portfolio, could help protect your savings and ensure long-term growth.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Are You Winging Your Retirement Plan? Tips to Help With That
If you have no strategy tying together your accounts or haven't modeled scenarios to make sure your savings will last, then your plan is probably inefficient.
By Dylan Warfield
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Divide and Conquer: Your Annual Financial Plan Made Easy
Overwhelmed by your financial to-do list? Split it into four quarters and assign each one goals that connect to the time of year. It could be life-changing.
By Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®
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Earn a $1,000 Bonus Offer with this Capital One Card
Get the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card for huge travel perks and a bonus offer worth $1,000.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
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How to Save on Booking a Cruise
Booking a cruise using credit card rewards and travel agents can help snag the best deals.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
Enjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
By Sean Jackson
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Earn up to a $1,500 Capital One Business Card Intro Offer
Earn 150,000 bonus miles once you spend $30,000 in the first 3 months from account opening
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Elements of a Financial Snapshot for High-Net-Worth Individuals
Discover how to assess and optimize your finances with the elements of a high-net-worth financial snapshot.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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9 Best Books for the Newly Retired: Page-Turners to Inspire and Enjoy
The best books for newly retired people to read for inspiration and entertainment.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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How to Travel Worry-Free: Essential Tech Tools to Manage Your Home and Finances
Stay secure and stress-free while you travel with smart tech tools and services that help you manage your home, bills and security from anywhere.
By Dori Zinn
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Savings rates remain high for now. But with the Fed likely to cut rates later this year, it's time for savers to lock in rates now.
By Donna LeValley
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The Best No-Penalty CD Rates: January 2026
No-penalty CDs provide a high return while giving you the flexibility to access your cash whenever needed. Check out Kiplinger's top choices.
By Sean Jackson
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts January 2026 — Earn 4.35%
High-yield savings account options Kiplinger has found offer rates up to 4.35%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
By Sean Jackson
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: January 2026
If you want to achieve short-term savings goals, these are the best options to consider. Best of all, they're fee-free.
By Sean Jackson
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Want to Retire At 70? See if You Can Answer These Six Questions
Thinking of finally calling it quits? Use this checklist to see if you are ready.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Want to Retire at 67? See if You Can Answer These Five Questions
Retirement is within your reach. But before you leap make sure you are ready by answering these five questions.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Want To Retire at 65? See if You Can Answer These Six Questions
Daydreaming about retiring at 65? Use this checklist to see if you are ready.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Best Cheap Stocks (Under $10) to Buy Now
When seeking out the best cheap stocks to buy under $10, investors should focus on quality and liquidity. Here are five we like.
By Jeff Reeves
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11 IRS Audit Red Flags for Retirees in 2026
Retirement Taxes Retirees who think they can escape the IRS audit machine should think again.
By Joy Taylor
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I’ve Played 1,300+ Golf Courses: These Are the Best for 2026
These four luxury golf courses offer an extraordinary experience for players this year.
By Rob Smith
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Fed Meeting in January?
Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed meeting next week? Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig
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Ask the Tax Editor: Residential Rental Property Questions
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on reporting income and loss from residential rental property.
By Joy Taylor
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11 Stock Picks Beyond the Magnificent 7
With my Mag-7-Plus strategy, you can own the mega caps individually or in ETFs and add in some smaller tech stocks to benefit from AI and other innovations.
By James K. Glassman
