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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings With the FOMC keeping rates the same, you can earn 4% on the best three-year CDs.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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10 Things You Need To Know About Hurricane Insurance Claims
Becoming a Homeowner Hurricane damage? Know what your insurance will and won't cover to make the most of your policy if you need to file a claim.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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How to Prepare For a Hurricane and Other Natural Disasters
As worries about hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters accelerate, here are some key steps to take to get ready for whatever might come your way.
By Carla Ayers Last updated
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How to Get Access to Airport Lounges
Want a break from the hustle and bustle of airport traffic? Here are ways to get access to airport lounges.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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How to Protect Your 401(k) in a Down Market: Seven Solutions
Seven strategies to safeguard your funds if your 401(k) balance nosedives in a down market.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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How to Appeal the IRMAA for Medicare Parts B and D
Medicare There’s a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Stablecoins: What Are They and How Do They Work?
cryptocurrency Stablecoins are gaining relevance in our daily lives. Here, we break down the different types of stablecoins and explain their use and risks.
By Randy Ginsburg Last updated
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Which American Express Credit Card is Right for You?
These three American Express cards offer different perks, perfect for the avid traveler, foodie and more.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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9 Things You Must Know About Medicare's Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) Surcharges
Medicare Here's what you need to know about who gets charged and why, as well as when the fees can be waived.
By Rachel L. Sheedy Last updated
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I’m burned out at work, but I dread retirement boredom and loneliness. Now what?
We asked the experts what to do when you're stuck on the fence.
By Maurie Backman Published
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Fewer Agents, Fewer Audits: How IRS Staff Cuts Are Changing Enforcement
Significant reductions in the IRS workforce appear to be increasing the number of 'no change' audit closures. The shift could potentially increase the overall tax gap — the difference between taxes that should have been paid and those that were.
By Bill Smith Published
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What if You Could Increase Your Retirement Income by 50% to 75%? Here's How
Combining IRA investments, lifetime income annuities and a HECM into one plan could significantly increase your retirement income and liquid savings compared to traditional planning.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Here's Why You Shouldn't Do an Estate Plan Without a Financial Planner
Estate planning isn't just about distributing assets. Working with a financial adviser can ensure you've considered the big picture — and the finer details.
By Jennifer Lahaie, RICP®, CTS™, CAS® Published
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Car Buying Splurge Comes to An End
Economic Forecasts Retail sales fall as car sales retreat. Other non-gas sales are little changed.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Prices Up on Middle East War
Economic Forecasts Oil prices are likely to stay elevated as long as Israel and Iran are exchanging fire.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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How to Buy Stocks: A 4-Step Guide to Start Investing
Not everyone knows how to buy stocks, even as investing in the stock market is becoming more popular. This four-step plan can help.
By Will Ashworth Last updated
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What Every Investor Needs to Know About Fiscal Years
A fiscal year is used for financial reporting. Here's why it's an important concept for investors to understand.
By Will Ashworth Last updated
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How Much Is Amazon Prime (And Is It Worth It)?
Membership comes with many perks to benefit shoppers. However, with the rising costs, is Amazon Prime worth it?
By Rachael Green Last updated
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How Amazon Will Deliver Your Prime Day 2025 Orders — From Vans to Drones
Amazon Prime Day returns July 8–11 with 96 hours of deals, and a wide range of high-tech and flexible delivery options to match the shopping surge.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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Why Do People Retire in Florida? 9 Things You Must Know
Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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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 Last updated
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Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,600 for New Cardholders
Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,750 for New Cardholders
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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We Are Peter Lynch: How to Invest in What You Know
Take a look around, go to a free stock market data website, and get to work.
By David Dittman Published
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Want To Retire at 60? See if You Can Answer These Five Questions
Forget waiting for Social Security and Medicare to kick in. You may be able to retire sooner than you think.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Trump Tariffs and Taxes: Waiting to See What Happens Is Not a Strategy
Like presidents, tariffs come and go. Policy changes also shift about every two years with the election cycle. If you're paralyzed by uncertainty, you could be missing opportunities to benefit your financial future.
By Barry H. Spencer, Registered Investment Adviser Published
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Is a Family Office Right for You? The Multimillion-Dollar Question
As ultra-high-net-worth individuals increase in number, many are turning to family offices to manage their complex finances. Here's how family offices work, courtesy of a finance professional.
By Michael Humphreys, CFA®, CAIA® Published
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This Is How a Lot of Law School Students Are Cheating
Growing numbers of students are falsely claiming a learning disability to score more time to take tests. This has real-world consequences in which fellow students, law firms and their clients pay the price.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Southwest Credit Cards: Companion Pass and 50,000 Bonus Points Offer
Earn 50,000 bonus points and a Companion Pass after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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JetBlue Credit Card Intro Offer Worth $780
This JetBlue credit card comes with 60,000 intro bonus points and loads of travel perks.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated