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Retire in Japan: It Ain’t Easy, Unless You’re Very Special
People find relocating to Japan worth the effort, as long as you can jump through those administrative hoops and be open to a flexible view of “retirement.”
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My First $1 Million: Retirement Coach, 69, Sammamish, Wash.
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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Four Innovations That Reinvented Retirement as We Know It and Why AI Is Next
A financial professional explores the innovations that have reshaped our lives over the years — and what the next revolution, AI, could mean for your legacy.
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What Will They Remember About You? It's Not Just About Your Money
Once you retire is the prime time to ensure you leave a meaningful legacy, personally and financially. This financial planner suggests five steps to build a bridge between who you are and how you'll be remembered.
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AI vs the Stock Market: How Did Tech Stocks, Palantir and Albemarle Perform in May?
AI is a new tool to help investors analyze data, but can it beat the stock market? Here's how a chatbot's stock picks fared in May.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Annuity Providers
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which annuity providers came out on top.
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Ask the Editor — Questions on the One Big Beautiful Bill
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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8 Changes to HSAs in the One Big Beautiful Bill Add up for Retirement Savers
HSAs are getting a glow-up in the pending tax bill. Those 55+ and workers enrolled in Medicare Part A will have more opportunity to save for medical costs in retirement.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Hotel Card Programs
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which hotel credit card rewards programs came out on top.
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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't Cover
Healthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Airline Card Programs
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which airline credit card rewards programs came out on top.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Travel Credit Cards
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which travel rewards credit cards came out on top.
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Running Out of Money in Retirement: Nine Steps to Help Reduce the Risk
Quit worrying about money and enjoy a carefree retirement. Sounds good, right? Well, if you follow these nine steps from a financial adviser, you could be on your way to that goal.
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Ford Recall 2025: Rearview Camera Glitch Affects 1.1 Million Vehicles
Over 1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles are being recalled due to a software issue affecting rearview cameras. Here's what models are impacted and how owners can address the problem.
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North Carolina Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore North Carolina's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how North Carolina compares nationwide.
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Monetizing a Hobby in Retirement: The Benefits and Pitfalls
Get extra cash in retirement to do what you love.
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How One Widow Nearly Missed Out on $213,000 in Social Security
Losing your partner often means losing 30% to 50% of your household income. This financial adviser emphasizes that planning ahead and understanding the rules surrounding survivor benefits can help.
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Simple Ways to Make Your Executor's Job Less of a Pain
Being an executor of an estate isn't easy, so you should do what you can to help them out. It can be as easy as making a list and being smart about your email accounts.
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'Trump Accounts' for Newborns: A Great Idea That Could Be Better
According to this financial professional, limitations on the proposed $1,000 deposit at birth highlight shortcomings in our retirement landscape, but the potential is there to make a big difference.
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You Could Be a 401(k) Millionaire. Here’s How
Joining the ranks of 401(k) millionaires can be withing your sights with these four strategies.
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Roth IRAs: What They Are and How They Work
Roth IRA A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account that allows tax-free investment growth and distributions, as long as key rules are followed.
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Bond Basics: Municipal Bonds (Munis)
The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll benefit from Munis — bonds issued by state and local agencies.
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Age in Place or Move? How to Decide Where to Live in Retirement
Retiring in place or moving is a big decision. Here's what you need to consider.
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10 Things You Need to Know About Health Savings Accounts
insurance If you don’t have many medical expenses now, in the long term you’ll be able to benefit even more from the tax advantages of an HSA.
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Is a 401(k) Worth It? Here Are the Pros and Cons
A 401(k) is worth it for most people, but are you one of them? There are seven pros and four cons to consider.
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How to Appeal a Health Insurance Denial
If your insurer refuses to pay for a treatment or procedure that you believe should be covered, use our guide to appeal.
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Opportunity Zones Expert Sees Bright Future in 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
New legislation introduces rural "super incentives" and expanded access, though a potential investment freeze could stall billions in community development funding. Here's what every investor needs to know.
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Sorry, But AI Alone Doesn't Cut It for Financial Planning
Artificial intelligence has its place in retirement planning — but only as a tool. It falls short in several key areas that require a human touch.
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Five Divorce Settlement Blind Spots: An Expert's Guide to What You Can't Afford to Miss
Even the best lawyers can miss tax and other financial considerations when drafting complex divorce settlements, so specialist advice is vital from the outset.
