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What Is APY? Here's How to Score the Highest RatesSavings Here's everything you need to know about APY, the important factor in how much your savings could earn in a year.
By Erin Bendig
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Five Reasons You Should Take Social Security At 62 (and Five Reasons You Should Wait)There are sound reasons to take Social Security early. While many experts say it's best to wait until full retirement age to claim benefits, here are some reasons to start early.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule: When Will Your Refund Arrive?Tax Refunds Here's how to check your IRS tax refund status and when you can expect your federal refund.
By Kate Schubel
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Georgia Tax GuideState Tax Explore Georgia's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Georgia compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to Know for 2026Payroll Taxes It's important to know how Medicare tax works.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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EV Charger Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2026Tax Credits Due to the new Trump tax bill, the federal EV charger tax credit for electric vehicle charging stations and equipment is going away sooner than initially planned.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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3 Questions to Ask Before UnretiringThinking of unretiring? Before you decide to return to work, make sure you know the answers to these critical questions.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Gift Ideas For Graduates That Are Actually MeaningfulHelp a new grad get off on the right foot with these ideas.
By Ella Vincent
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7 Reasons Your Portfolio Needs More Than Just the S&P 500 in 2026An S&P 500 ETF might be the easiest, most obvious investment you can make. But it probably shouldn't be the only one.
By Kyle Woodley
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Ask the Tax Editor: Deductions for Self-Employed RetireesAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on available tax breaks for retirees with a side hustle.
By Joy Taylor
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The $9 Trillion Shift: Why Your Retirement is Less Safe in an IRA and How to Protect ItIRAs now hold a $9 trillion surplus over 401(k)s, largely due to rollovers. Learn how to secure your retirement savings against legal risks and hidden fees.
By Donna LeValley
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SpaceX Stock: Should You Buy the Biggest IPO Ever?The massive SpaceX IPO is almost here, with Elon Musk's space exploration and satellite company expected to start trading next month.
By Karee Venema
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Plan Your Time as Carefully as Your Money in RetirementSponsored by American National
You wouldn't retire without a financial plan. So why do most people retire without a "time plan"?
By Jacob Schroeder
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How to Save Some Moola as the Insurance Market ShiftsNow tough home and auto insurance markets are finally seeing new competition and looser guidelines, you should start shopping for a less-expensive policy.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Why a Rushed Gray Divorce Can Quietly Destroy Your RetirementWhen you're navigating a gray divorce, don't rush to split assets. A settlement that looks good on paper may contain losses you won't have time to recover from.
By Christopher Castellano
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The $3,000 Retirement Mistake Millions Make Each Year (And How to Avoid It)A little oversight or automation can keep money in your pocket.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts May 2026 — Earn 4.20%High-yield savings account options Kiplinger has found that offer rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
By Sean Jackson
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: May 2026If you want to stay ahead of rising everyday costs, these accounts can help you achieve that.
By Sean Jackson
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CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account: Which is better?Deciding between a CD and a high-yield savings account? Here's how to choose based on your savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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CD Maturing Soon? Here's What to Do NextThese strategies will have you maximizing CD returns even with rising inflation.
By Sean Jackson
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6 Expensive Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemHere are expensive travel mistakes people make, including insurance, unnecessary fees and more.
By Daniel Bortz
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Spend Freely, for NowEconomic Forecasts Low savings rates and higher gasoline costs imply a slowdown in spending at some point.
By David Payne
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Cerebras IPO: Should You Buy CBRS Stock?The Cerebras IPO is one of the biggest offerings of the year so far, with the AI company making its market debut on Thursday, May 14.
By Karee Venema
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The 25 Biggest U.S. IPOs of All TimeIPOs The biggest IPOS in U.S. history include a major chipmaker, a ride-hailing firm and a handful of global telecoms.
By Tom Taulli
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The Cheapest Gold ETFs to Buy Nowgold Gold ETFs can provide hedging and diversification benefits without the hassle of holding and storing physical bullion.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Don't Fall For These Five Costly Medicare MythsSigning up for Medicare can be complicated, and mistakes can be costly. Let's demystify these five Medicare myths to avoid expensive penalties.
By Donna LeValley
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The Average 401(k) Balance by Age and GenerationHow did your 401(k) balance rank vs savers your age in the fourth quarter? Learn the keys to building a retirement account that will last a lifetime.
By Adam Shell
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11 Travel Essentials People Often Forget (And Your HSA Actually Covers)Travel Tax Going somewhere? Use what gets left behind to your advantage on your 2026 vacation.
By Kate Schubel
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I've Been Offered a Buyout, but I Love My Job and 'Work Family'We asked financial advisers whether this 62-year-old should take the six-month buyout and retire, or work a few more years.
By Donna Fuscaldo
