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5 Simple Fixes to Save on Heat Bills This Winter
With fuel prices expected to rise 10% or more this winter, making your home more energy efficient will really pay off.
By David Rodeck Published
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Seven Great Places to Retire in Florida
Retirement The Sunshine State remains a beacon for retirees, offering warm weather, sandy beaches, and a relatively low cost of living. Here's a look at where to live.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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When Is the Next CPI Report?
CPI Reports When does the next CPI report land and what inflation rate is expected?
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Already Hit Your 401(k) Limit in 2025? Here's What to Do Next
Maxed out your 401(k) contributions, but still want to tuck away more money for retirement this year? Here are seven ways you can take advantage of being a super saver.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Why You Should Book a Winter Vacation
Travel Smart In the early months of the year, travel demand dips — and so do prices.
By Emma Patch Published
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When Checkout Charity Gets Uncomfortable (Maybe Even Illegal)
Cashiers asking customers to 'round up' their total for charity can cross an ethical line if there's no disclosure about the benefiting organization.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Find Free Money for College: Affluent Families Can Apply Too
Families can access scholarships, grants and incentives by strategically positioning their students in terms of merit, skills and timing.
By Sravani Atluri Published
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Tax-Smart DAF Strategies Advisers Can Put to Work for Clients
Donor-advised funds can help clients maximize their philanthropy through front-loading deductions, donating appreciated assets and 'bunching' contributions.
By Stephen Kump Published
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How Advisers Turn Compliance Into a Competitive Advantage
Collaboration, transparency and education can strengthen compliance and empower financial advisers to thrive.
By Shawn Scholz Published
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9 Tips to Declutter Your Home Before Your Retirement Move
Planning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it.
By Dawn Wotapka Last updated
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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12 FAQs About Medicare
Medicare When you turn 65, you have to master a new health care system. We’re here to help.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Could Drop Below $3 by Dec.
Economic Forecasts Folks hitting the road this holiday will see gas prices in line with last year.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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12 Things You Need to Know About Medicare
Medicare There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
By Catherine Siskos Last updated
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Have This Conversation to Save Your Family's Money This Holiday Season
While your family is together, talk about the risks of sophisticated financial scams.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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The Surprising Way to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Lower your dementia risk with this one hack.
By Christy Bieber Last updated
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The Minimum Savings You Need To Retire in All 50 States
Worried you haven't saved enough for retirement? Here are the average annual expenses and minimum savings amounts needed to get by in all 50 states.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Stock Picks That Billionaires Love
stocks to buy Billionaire investors are scooping up beaten-down blue chips when they're on sale.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Downsize in Retirement With 2026 Tax Benefits: 3 Key Strategies
Retirement Taxes Downsizing retirees may benefit from tax savings, lower utility bills, and freed-up income.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Ramit Sethi Tells Us the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can Make
The MasterClass instructor, author and behavioral finance expert on what could be costing retirees their happiness.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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New Ways to Use 529 Plans
Tax-free withdrawals from 529 plans could help you sharpen your job skills.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Holidays Are a Rich Time for Parents and Young Adults to Talk Money
The most productive family financial conversations start with open-ended questions and a lot of listening. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.
By Michael Schneider Published
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Family Offices: Women of Wealth Create a New Model of Giving
Women who are inheriting wealth today are shifting from traditional philanthropy to creating sustainable systems to fund philanthropic gifts into perpetuity.
By Kathleen Grace, CFP®, CIMA®, MPrA Published
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Capital Gains Tax Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know IRS Investment Tax Rules?
Quiz Take our capital gains tax quiz to test your investment taxes knowledge. Learn about loss rules, holding periods, and tax incentives that could impact your savings.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Don't Waste Your Money on Bad Gifts. Try This Instead.
Holiday Happiness These strategies, backed by behavioral finance, can help you find presents that your loved ones will truly enjoy.
By Alicia Adamczyk Published
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I’m 64, retired, and want to invest $400,000 of my $2.4 million portfolio in a winery startup. Am I crazy?
We ask wealth advisers to weigh in on the wine business and how to finance a retirement startup.
By Maurie Backman Published
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This Retirement GPS Helps You Navigate Your Drawdown Phase
Ready to retire? Here's how to swap your 'peak earnings' mindset for a 'preserve-plus-grow' approach instead of relying on the old, risky 4% rule.
By Shawn Maloney Published
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Donating Stock: The 2-for-1 Deal You'll Love at Tax Time
Giving appreciated stock or using a donor-advised fund (DAF) this year would be smarter than writing a check to support your favorite causes. Here's why.
By David Conti, CPRC Published
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How Traveling to Africa Taught 2 Retirees About Slowing Down
Don't treat retirement trips like they're an exercise in ticking off boxes. Slowing down and letting adventure unfold can create more meaningful memories.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD Published
