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The right credit card welcome bonus could be worth hundreds of dollars in cash back or travel, but don't overlook spending requirements and annual fees.

By Sean Jackson

Why tapping taxable brokerage accounts, lifestyle vehicles, and whole life policies beats raiding your traditional 401(k).

By Donna Fuscaldo

The Federal Reserve rate cut has gotten most of the coverage, but several other issues are pushing bond yields higher.

By Kyle Woodley

real estate The most expensive housing markets in the U.S. have an average home price almost three times the national average.

By Dan Burrows

GreenRock founder Prem Patel notes that headline stock indexes might look steady thanks to a handful of tech giants, but there is more risk than meets the eye.

By Prem Patel, MBA, IAR

Use Kiplinger's guide to seven classic strategies to find the right look for your portfolio.

By Nellie S. Huang

Pulling out of the market to avoid lows means you'll miss out on the next highs. But there's another side to the story — and it might alter your perspective.

By Jordan Rizzuto, CFA®

We are increasingly measuring financial success by the peace of mind, stability and life choices money brings rather than the total net worth we accumulate.

By Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen

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Sponsored Healthcare costs can take a back seat to other financial priorities, but planning for them can help families make more informed financial decisions today and over the long term.

By Mark Kaye

AI is an interconnected supply chain, so owning different "AI stocks" often just means you're placing the same bet on the spending of a few big tech players.

By John O'Connell, MBA

A $10,000 monthly retirement income sounds like a dream budget, but will it cover your future expenses? We broke it down to see how far it actually goes.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Should Amazon or Walmart be your go-to for online bargains? Here's what the data says.

By Rachael Green

Kiplinger 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

This estate-planning tool provides financial security for a loved one who has a disability.

By Ella Vincent

Final 2027 Social Security COLA forecast drops to 3.5% in August despite persistent inflation.

By Donna LeValley

Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.

By Donna LeValley

The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at August's numbers and why they matter.

By Donna LeValley

Sitting on little gold mines? It's natural to want to cash out when you retire. Here’s why you may not want to.

By Donna Fuscaldo

An IRA conversion can give you a leg-up in retirement with tax-free income. But proceed with caution.

By Maurie Backman

Find out when you can expect your 2027 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.

By Donna LeValley

Quiz Take this 2-minute quiz to see if your property taxes could be lower.

By Kate Schubel

Bear with me as I talk about the fat-bear mindset of your finances. (Sorry.)

By Alexandra Svokos

Eighty percent of retirees pay $0 in federal income taxes, but since you have a pension, you're likely in the 20% who will pay taxes. What you can do about it.

By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®

Markets When are the stock market holidays? Here, we look at which days the NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets are off in 2026.

By Kyle Woodley

If you want to shelter some of your cash from market volatility, here are smart alternatives that'll outpace inflation and help you reach your goals.

By Sean Jackson

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Working from home can put extra demands on your internet. Learn how much speed your household may need and when upgrading could make sense.

By Choncé Maddox

Open enrollment is just weeks away; it’s time to review your Medicare drug plan.

By Donna LeValley