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529 Plans: Everything You Need to Know
529 Plans 529 plans offer convenience and potential tax benefits when saving for education. That said, there are still a range of rules you’ll need to know (and follow).
By Elaine Silvestrini
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Energy Costs Will Retreat Slowly
Economic Forecasts The inflation report for April will show another large jump in prices. Inflation should hit 4.0%, then ease as energy costs come down.
By David Payne
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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8 Facts You Need to Know About Stock Market Corrections
Markets Scary as they are, drawdowns are a normal part of the investing process. Having a financial plan in place and sticking to it is every investor's best friend.
By Dan Burrows
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Tax Day Trivia: 6 Surprising Facts About Your 2026 Refund
Quiz Take this quiz to see how much you know about April 15th, 2026 — the last day to file your federal tax return.
By Kate Schubel
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TurboTax: Features, Pricing and Filing Options for This Tax Season
A closer look at TurboTax's pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right tax filing software for this tax season.
By Carla Ayers
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Kiplinger 25 Model Portfolios
The Kiplinger 25 Reach your investment goals with these three model portfolio plans using the Kiplinger 25, our favorite no-load mutual funds.
By Nellie S. Huang
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The Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual Funds
The Kiplinger 25 The Kiplinger 25 is a list of our top no-load mutual funds that have proven capable of weathering any storm.
By Nellie S. Huang
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The 25 Best No-Load Mutual Funds You Can Buy
mutual funds The key to building wealth over the long term is buying high-quality, no-load mutual funds run by seasoned stock pickers. Here are our favorites.
By Nellie S. Huang
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The Best Inflation-Proof Investments for Your Portfolio
stocks to buy These stocks and ETFs are some of the best inflation-proof investments, and they're stable enough to shine even if price growth cools.
By Kyle Woodley
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Missouri Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Missouri's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Missouri compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filers
Tax Filing Time is running out for most people to file taxes, but these tips could help you meet the deadline.
By Katelyn Washington
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District of Columbia Tax Guide
State Tax Explore the District of Columbia's tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how District of Columbia compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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More States Have Flat Tax Rates for 2026: What It Means and Who Benefits Most
Income Tax Some states are moving to single‑rate income taxes or cutting existing brackets. That could change how much you keep every payday, especially if you’re thinking about where to live or work next.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Capital Gains Tax Rates 2025 and 2026: What You Need to Know
Capital Gains Tax Navigating capital gains tax can be complex, but knowing the applicable tax rates and thresholds can help you plan your investments.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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When Are Estimated Tax Payments Due in 2026?
Tax Deadlines You make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS if you are self-employed or don’t have taxes withheld from your income for other reasons.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Tax Day: When Is the Last Day to File Your Taxes?
Tax Day Tax Day falls on April 15 this year. However, some people have an extended tax deadline and extra time to file. Are you one of them?
By Rocky Mengle
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Ask the Tax Editor: Questions on Selling a Home
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the home-sale exclusion, calculating tax basis in your home and related topics.
By Joy Taylor
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Inflation at a 2-Year High With War in Iran
The March CPI report, released Friday morning, showed spiking energy costs are boosting inflation. Here's what to know.
By Karee Venema
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5 Quick Tax Tips for 2025 and 2026, From a Financial Planner
These five key tax strategies can help retirees navigate new rules and deductions, reduce your taxes and preserve more of your retirement income.
By Luke McCarty, CFP®, CRPC®
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Why Staying Invested Is the Hardest, Smartest Choice Right Now
Scary headlines might prompt you to "do something" amid market volatility, but impulsive reactions are often the greatest risk to investment performance.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
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Concentrated Company Stock: Don't Wait Forever to Diversify
Holding too much company stock can be disastrous — as Silicon Valley Bank and Kodak employees learned the hard way. The key is to diversify as soon as you can.
By Peter Newman, CFA
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The 12 Travel Tips Every Retiree Needs to Know
Traveling in retirement is a dream for many people. Here are 12 practical tips to help make that dream a reality
By Daniel Bortz
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The 'Rule of Four Futures' in Retirement
The "Rule of Four Futures" plans for the retirement you expect — and the ones you don’t.
By Jacob Schroeder
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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: Buy, Sell or Hold?
blue chip stocks Microsoft, Nvidia and Visa lead the list of Wall Street's top Dow Jones stocks to buy now. Some other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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5 of the Safest Vanguard Funds to Own
The safest Vanguard funds can help you through a volatile market by adding stability to your portfolio at low cost.
By Kyle Woodley
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Retirement Mistakes My Boomer Parents Made That I'll Avoid
We inherit many traits from our parents, but these retirement mistakes don’t have to be among them. Gen Xers and Millennials can thrive in retirement.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Qualify for Roth IRA Contributions by Lowering Your Income
401(k)s If your income is just above the cutoff (MAGI) to qualify for Roth IRA contributions, these strategies will help you meet it and lower your taxes.
By Kimberly Lankford
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A 10-Year Retirement Planning Checklist
Keep this ten-year retirement planning checklist on hand as you navigate saving, investing and other retirement decisions. You'll be in great shape when you leave your working life behind.
By David Rodeck
