Features
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How to Break Free From the 'One More Year' Trap and Actually RetireDespite having more than enough money to retire, some people simply cannot step away from their jobs.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Protect Your Family's Future: Avoid These 12 Common Estate Planning MistakesDon’t make these common estate planning mistakes and your loved ones will thank you
By Daniel Bortz
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Massachusetts Tax GuideState Tax Explore Massachusetts' state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Massachusetts compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Most Expensive States for Homeowners in 2026Property Tax Here's where high property taxes are eating into equity and driving up monthly costs. Our list includes estate tax, too.
By Katelyn Washington
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Mastercard Stock: What $1,000 Invested 20 Years Ago Is Worth NowMastercard has been lagging the past few years, but truly long-term investors have enjoyed massive outperformance.
By Dan Burrows
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Ask the Tax Editor: Will Congress Enact More Tax Changes?Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on whether Congress will enact more tax changes before the November election and related topics.
By Joy Taylor
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Should You Split Your Retirement Accounts to Reduce Cyber Risk?AI and cyber threats to brokerages are growing. Will keeping your retirement funds in two or more institutions lessen your risk of getting wiped out?
By Jacob Schroeder
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This Might Be the Most Underrated Travel Card for SimplicityIf you travel regularly but don't want a card with a ton of hoops to jump through, here's a great solution for you.
By Sean Jackson
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Stop Taxes From Taking a Bite Out of a Special Needs TrustIf a special needs trust isn't structured correctly, the recipient could lose out on a chunk of money when they need it the most. Here's how to prevent that.
By Scott Tucker, Investment Adviser Representative
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The New Venture Capital Playbook for Startups and InvestorsCapital is still flowing, but the easy-money, easy-investing era is over. This is how startups and investors can meet the challenges and seize opportunities.
By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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Inside the Best-Run RIA Firms: What They Do DifferentlyThe most successful businesses don't waste time trying to perfect methods that aren't working, but instead focus on identifying and removing bottlenecks.
By Angie Herbers
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States With the Lowest Property Tax Bills Ranked by AffordabilityState Tax Searching for an affordable home in 2026? Here's what it costs to live in these ten 'affordable' states.
By Kate Schubel
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9 Tips to Declutter Your Home Before Your Retirement MovePlanning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it.
By Dawn Wotapka
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The Minimum Savings You Need To Retire in All 50 StatesWorried 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
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Here’s What Retirement Is Really Like When Your Next-Door Neighbor Is a Data CenterIs big tech ruining the quiet retirement dream? From soaring electric bills to relentless noise, here is the hidden toll data centers are leaving on local communities.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic GrowthKiplinger Forecasts In the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
By David Payne
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What the Rich Know About Investing That You Don'tSuccessful investors become rich by following basic rules and being disciplined over the long term. Here's how to accumulate real wealth.
By Coryanne Hicks
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12 Investments No Retiree Should MakeWhen you're in retirement, it's more important than ever to pick the right investments ... because some are just nuts.
By David Rodeck
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Need More Money for Retirement? You May Have Already Saved It. Here's How to Find Your Lost 401(k).Over 29 million lost 401(k) accounts worth almost $1.65 trillion have been forgotten by their owners. Here are nine ways you can locate your account.
By Donna LeValley
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Married to a Noncitizen? Don't Let the IRS Become Your Biggest BeneficiaryNoncitizens don't get the unlimited marital deduction. Learn how the QDOT bridges this gap to defer estate taxes and protect your family's legacy.
By Donna LeValley
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Is $3.2 Million Enough to Retire in an Expensive College Town?College towns are booming retirement hubs, but experts warn that retirees often underestimate the hidden costs. We break down the options for a couple with $3.2 million.
By Maurie Backman
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Portfolio Focus Moves Back to Risk Management: Here's HowDefined outcome and buffered ETFs are becoming more common in adviser toolkits as market conditions call for strategies that put risk management at the center.
By Charles Champagne
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To Win HNW Clients, Consider an Unbundled Advisory ModelIndependent advisers need to clearly explain how their team combines functions with external oversight to ensure full independence for the client and the firm.
By Jeremy Green, CFP®, CTFA, CLU®, CEBS®, AEP®, EA, MSFS
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6 Valuable Lessons From Economics About Work and RetirementWhile critics complain that economists are always at odds, there are plenty of areas of agreement that contain valuable lessons for our working lives and more.
By Philip Segal, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
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23 Countries the US Says You Shouldn't Travel To Right NowPlanning a trip abroad? The U.S. has issued "Do Not Travel" advisories for 23 countries in 2026. Check the list before you book.
By Laura Gariepy
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How to De-Risk Your Portfolio in 5 Different ScenariosIf you're worried about the market or your personal circumstances, take these steps to help you sleep at night.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Dave Ramsey: Emergency Funds Are 'Not About Making Money' — 9 Ways to Protect SavingsReady to call it quits? From timing Social Security to planning, here are nine pieces of Dave Ramsey advice for a secure retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The Best AI and Robotics ETFs to Buy in 2026ETFs The best AI and robotics ETFs provide investors access to a world-changing AI megatrend, but exposure, cost and risk can vary greatly.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Best Bond Funds to BuyThe best bond funds provide income and stability for investors and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.
By Jeff Reeves
