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What to Know About CD Ladders, A Flexible Way to Save
Savings One way to keep your earnings on track is to spread out your cash.
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
The FOMC is expected to lower interest rates at the next Fed meeting.
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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?
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Which Generation Pays the Most Taxes in the US?
Tax Burden Polls show that most people feel like taxes are unfair. But which age group bears the brunt of the tax burden in the United States?
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Why It's Worth Getting a High-Yield Savings Account Before the Fed Meeting
With a rate cut likely to occur at the Fed's September meeting, we examine whether a high-yield savings account is worth a closer look.
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IRS Direct File 2025: What You Need to Know
Tax Filing The GOP is considering ending this free IRS tax filing program. Find out what's happening and what it means for you.
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Best Bond ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs Bond ETFs are useful in a diversified portfolio, but investors should be aware of interest rate sensitivity, credit quality, liquidity, and tax efficiency.
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Pink Tax: What Does Price Discrimination Cost Women?
Sales Tax The 'pink tax' is a form of price discrimination banned in many states that still costs women millions each year.
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The Best Active ETFs to Buy
The best active ETFs offer potential outperformance over an index benchmark, but be aware of higher fees, greater turnover and manager-specific risks.
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Hawaii Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Hawaii's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Hawaii compares nationwide.
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How Five Retirees Turned Their Passion into a Business
For these entrepreneurs, later life has little to do with winding down. Find out how they turned hobbies and passions into businesses — and how you can, too.
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From Job Loss to Free Agent: A Financial Professional's Transition Playbook (and Pep Talk)
The American workforce is in transition, and if you're among those affected, take heart. You have the skills, experience and smarts that companies need.
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A Financial Planner's Top Five Items to Prioritize When Your Spouse Is Ill
During tough times, it's easy to overlook important financial details, but you'll be so much better off if you take care of these things right now.
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Financial Flashback: How Smart Planners Weathered the 2008 Recession
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SPONSORED What Gen X can learn from baby boomers who thrived in tough times
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21 Last-Minute Gifts for Grandparents Day 2025 to Give Right Now
Holiday Tips Last-minute gifting is never easy. But here are some ideas to celebrate Grandparents Day.
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Rich' Tricks to Volunteer and Donate in Retirement
There may be some tax benefits to giving back in retirement.
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I waited to claim Social Security and never got around to filing by my 70th birthday. Did I goof?
We ask financial experts for advice.
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An Expert Guide to Outsmarting Inflation: Don't Let It Restrict Your Retirement
Inflation is often underestimated when estimating retirement income, education funding or investment returns. These strategies can help preserve your purchasing power and reduce your financial anxiety.
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Your 401(k) Options Just Got More Complicated: Here's What You Need to Know
Private equity, real estate and expanded annuities are now options, but they are more complex, less flexible and more expensive to own.
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Use Your Next Vacation to Explore Your Roots
With some research and preparation, you can design a meaningful tour of your family’s ancestral home.
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One Big Beautiful Bill, One Big Question: Will We Keep Giving?
The rules on charitable giving are changing. For some, tax deductions for donations are now an option. For others, that option may have been curtailed.
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States That Won’t Tax Your Powerball Winnings in 2025
Lottery Taxes Some states won’t take a tax bite out of your Powerball jackpot or Mega Millions payout.
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Claiming the Standard Deduction? Here Are Ten Tax Breaks For Middle-Class Families in 2025
Tax Breaks Working middle-income Americans won’t need to itemize to claim these tax deductions and credits — if you qualify.
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The 'Vinyl Rule' of Retirement: Plan for Two Sides in Your Next Act
Because “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
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Five Destinations for Active and Chill Travelers Alike
Whether you reach for a paddleboard or a lounge chair, find your groove in a location that offers something for both kinds of travelers.
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My First $1 Million: Federal Civil Servant and Analyst, 55, Hawaii
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Five Phases of Retirement Planning You Have to Get Right
A solid retirement plan is a must, but you can't go halfway. Neglecting just one area of your plan could cause the whole thing to collapse.
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An IRS Enrolled Agent's Top 10 Reasons to Stop Doing Your Own Taxes
Taxes can get complicated quickly, and the more money you have, the tougher they tend to be. So, if you have any of these 10 tax situations, don't risk it.
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Medicare Prior Authorization Expands to Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Starting in December, Medicare will begin requiring prior authorization for certain procedures when performed in ambulatory surgical centers.
