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Do You Need Home Insurance?If your home is paid off, does it make financial sense to drop home insurance?
By Rachael Green
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The Kiplinger Dividend 15: Our Favorite Dividend-Paying Stocksdividend stocks Rising interest rates create a risk for The Kiplinger Dividend 15, but our favorite dividend-paying stocks remain a worthy consideration for most portfolios.
By David Milstead
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How Xfinity’s Internet Levels Up Your Home Networking SetupSponsor Content Created With Xfinity
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By Sponsored Content
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5 Financial Gifts That Could Give Your Kids and Grandkids a Head StartSkip the usual gift cards. These five financial gifts can help kids, teens and young adults build savings, invest and reach important milestones.
By Rachael Green
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The 30% Test: Could Your Retirement Survive a Market Drop?If you're nearing retirement and your portfolio falls 30%, you won't have years to recover. Start building a safety net into your financial plan now.
By Mark Henry
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6 Money Moves to Make Before 2026 EndsTax Tips Take these simple steps now to secure a strong financial finish.
By Kate Schubel
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Why December Is One of the Best Times to Buy a CarCar prices remain historically high, but year-end discounts could help you save. Here's how to negotiate a better deal on a new or used car.
By Beth Braverman
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Why the Experience Economy Could Resist AI DisruptionLooking to insulate your portfolio against AI disruption? It could be worth investigating live entertainment and other areas of the experience economy.
By Michael Joseph, CFA
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401(k), IRA, or Brokerage? Where to Withdraw Retirement Money First in 2026Retirees are facing higher expenses than planned. Before you tap your nest egg, use this three-step withdrawal sequence to protect your money.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Anthropic IPO: Should You Buy ANT Stock?The massive Anthropic IPO is almost here, with shares of the AI giant expected to start trading as soon as next week in one of the biggest offerings ever.
By Tom Taulli
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Lessons in Staying Married, From 2 Divorce Court InsidersMany marriages crumble not just from communication problems, but because couples gradually allow partnership, mutual respect and appreciation to slip away.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Drivers Face Painful Gas PricesEconomic Forecasts Don’t look now, but gas prices are slipping below $4 per gallon across much of the country.
By Jim Patterson
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: Trade Deficit WidensForecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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Is Your Financial Adviser's 1% Fee Worth It?The 1% adviser fee has always bought more than investment management. As we head into 2027 and AI reshapes the industry, here is what you should be paying for.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Social Security Strategies for Retirees With KidsThe Social Security decision shifts if you're married and have children under 18, as simply aiming to maximize your check can overlook benefits they'll need.
By Ray R. Harris, MBA, RSSA®
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How to Invest in Real Estate Before Housing RecoversThe housing market has been slow, which may also mean there are attractive opportunities in the stock market for investors.
By James K. Glassman
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Why This Family's $4 Million Estate Plan May UnravelThis week's Wealth Wise experts break down whether aggressive Roth conversions and split IRA distributions actually protect the next two generations.
By Maurie Backman
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Are We in an AI Earnings Bubble? 3 Warning Signs to WatchShould we look more deeply into company earnings driven by unsustainable cash flow, allegations of aggressive accounting and circular financing?
By Kevin Webb, CFP®
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4 Questions to Capture Your Family's True LegacyLeaving a true family legacy is all about taking the time to share your personal stories, values and memories with the people you love.
By Alex Kirby
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How to Outsmart Rising Costs and Protect Your Nest EggNo single asset class is a perfect defense against inflation and a long retirement. Protect your portfolio with a mix of tools to maintain your purchasing power.
By Bradley Thompson, CFA®
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A Grandparent's Guide to Building Wealth for a NewbornHere's how to balance tax perks and financial aid impacts across 529s, UTMAs and trusts for your grandchild.
By Maurie Backman
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Why the Best Estate Plans Aren't Based on Worst-Case ScenariosFear is usually the driving force behind an estate plan, but that approach can be costly. For a better outcome, start from a place of clarity and control.
By Lisa G. McCurdy, Esq.
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Lower Your Retirement Taxes: Seven Common RMD Mistakes to AvoidRetirement RMD mistakes can lead to IRS tax penalties and in some cases, more taxable income than necessary.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Build a Tax-Efficient Retirement Withdrawal PlanAccumulating retirement wealth is only half the job. How you withdraw it can have a significant impact on taxes, Medicare and what you ultimately get to spend.
By Rick Barnett
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Auto-Renewing During Open Enrollment Could Cost YouYour financial situation may look very different now than it did a year ago. You may have opportunities to save on your family's coverage, co-pays and benefits.
By Seth Miller, CFP®, CEPA
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10 US Christmas Markets: Cheapest to Most Taxed WineThe Holidays From authentic German Christkindlmarkts to twinkling holiday villages, here's how state wine taxes shape your festival costs in 2026.
By Kate Schubel
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My First $1 Million: Retiree, 62, Jefferson City, Missouri"You don't have to make big bucks to be a millionaire. Invest regularly in tax-sheltered accounts, and you'll be amazed at how it grows!"
By Joyce Lamb
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The Ultimate NYC Holiday Trip to Take With Your GrandkidsSkip the crowds. Keep the magic. Plan an elevated, luxury NYC holiday trip designed for you and your grandchildren.
By Donna LeValley
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RMD Paradox: A Healthy Nest Egg Can Hatch a Nasty Tax BillSaving too well can create a big tax problem once required minimum distributions kick in, making proactive income management and strategic withdrawals essential.
By Donald Albach
