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Selling Your Home? Set the Right Price
real estate If you're selling your home, setting the right price is crucial. Don't overprice or you'll scare away prospective buyers.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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IRS Tax Breaks That Get Better With Age
Tax Breaks Depending on your age, several tax credits, deductions, and amounts change — sometimes for the better.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Now (Under $10)
stocks If you're willing to take on the risk of owning cheap stocks, these five picks are all priced under $10.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
These are the top earning high yield savings accounts available today.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Consider opening a no-fee high-yield savings account if you want a competitive rate for your cash with no strings attached.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Check out some of the top jumbo CD rates available today.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Six Estate Planning Mistakes Celebrities Made
estate planning As if dying isn't bad enough, imagine your ex (your no-good, lying, cheating ex!) rolling in all the money you left behind.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Last updated
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Best CD Rates
Find the highest CD rates available today in our guide.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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13 States That Don't Tax Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes Here are the states that don’t tax retirement income. But that doesn’t mean you won’t pay state taxes on other types of earnings.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Should You Invest in CDs? What to Consider
Before putting your money in a certificate of deposit (CD), you should know why banks issue them, how they are used and how they are priced.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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How Retirees Can Minimize the Net Investment Income Tax
One strategy is to consider your filing status, which can affect the net investment income tax (NIIT) that successful retirees pay on certain investment income.
By Derek A. Miser, Investment Adviser Published
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How To Find the Best Japanese Stocks
Japan's stock market is soaring which has many investors wondering how to find the best Japanese stocks. We take a closer look here.
By Kyle Woodley Published
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Can Money Buy You Happiness? Yes, It Can. However…
Having a higher income doesn't mean you also have enough of the other things that make you feel truly happy and wealthy (relationships, hobbies, time).
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD Published
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Roth Conversions: Convert Everything at Once or as You Go?
Two hypothetical examples of Roth conversions made at different times (all at once vs as you age) show a stark difference in what could be left for your beneficiaries.
By Mike Decker, NSSA® Published
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Ten Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Home Buyers
Real Estate Owning (or buying) a home is expensive. But there are some tax breaks for homeowners that can help you recoup some of those costs.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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Mega Millions After Taxes: How Much Will the Winner Get?
Lottery Taxes The Mega Millions jackpot winner will take home much less than the advertised jackpot amount, thanks to taxes.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Four Unseen Icebergs That Could Sink Your Retirement Plan
Don’t be like the captain of the ‘Titanic’ and ignore warnings to be prepared for risks that lie ahead when planning for your retirement.
By Daniel Sullivan Published
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14 Things Retirees Should Buy at Costco
Making Your Money Last From its house brand Kirkland Signature lineup to name brands and hidden gems, the warehouse club offers bargains aimed at mature shoppers.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Find Best Flight Deals With Free American Express Tool Point.me
Point.me tool compares flights on different loyalty programs. The service typically costs $129 annually and is provided free to American Express customers.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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Kiplinger’s Business Spending Outlook: Cautious for Now, Stronger Later
Economic Forecasts Businesses will invest more after the Federal Reserve signals it is going to start cutting interest rates.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger's GDP Outlook: Economic Growth Is Slowing to Normal
Economic Forecasts The economy’s quarterly growth rate will likely average 2.0% from now on.
By David Payne Last updated
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The Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024
Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards The Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the best products and services in personal finance. Read on to learn more about this year's awards.
By Lisa Gerstner Last updated
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Want to Retire Abroad? Five Things to Know About Your Money
To prevent your retirement dream from becoming a nightmare, you should carefully consider the logistical and financial hurdles of retiring outside the U.S.
By Pam Krueger Published
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For Longevity Protection, Consider a QLAC
A qualifying longevity annuity contract, or QLAC, can help you define a better retirement for yourself by providing guaranteed lifetime income.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Digital Estate Planning Guide: Get Your Digital Assets in Order
A digital estate plan lets your loved ones know what should happen to your email and social media accounts, photos and more after you’re gone.
By Justin Stivers, Esq. Published
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Kiplinger's Retail Outlook: February Sales Softer Than Expected
Economic Forecasts Retail sales rebounded only halfway from January’s snowstorm slowdown.
By David Payne Last updated
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What Is a Living Trust?
A living trust lets you decide how your assets should be managed, both in your lifetime and after you're gone. Do you need one?
By Adam Shell Last updated
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Netflix Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Netflix Netflix stock is down 13% from its record closing high, but it's still a long-time market beater.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Why These Homebuilders' Stock Buybacks Are Important for Investors
Strong housing demand makes homebuilders an ideal long-term investment. The fact that these four are actively buying back their stock only sweetens the pot.
By Louis Navellier Published