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An ETF For Dividend Aristocrats
The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index consists of companies that have increased dividends for at least 25 consecutive years — and only one U.S. fund tracks it.
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Five Opportunities if You're in the 2% Club in Retirement
If you're among the 2% of the population with both a pension and $1 million or more saved, you're in a unique yet complex position as you approach retirement.
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I'm an Insurance Expert: This Is How You Get the Right Insurance Coverage at the Right Price
First, you have to know what you want and ask the right questions of the right professional. This insurance pro explains exactly how to do that.
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Gift Like Buffet: Three Financial Gifts for Your Kids and Grandkids
Warren Buffet used to give his family cash for Christmas. After learning they neither saved nor invested it, he gave them something more practical.
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5 Steps To Start Investing as a New Mom
investing New moms are often maxed out from a time standpoint, but you can start investing for yourself and your child by following these five simple rules.
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Warren Buffett Stocks: A Look at Berkshire Hathaway's Holdings
Warren Buffett's holdings are a diverse set of blue chips and lesser-known growth bets. Here, we look at Buffett's stock picks, as well as those of his lieutenants.
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Five Medicare Changes Coming in 2026
Learn about the benefits that become permanent features of Medicare in 2026 and how they have been changed or updated since their inception.
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Discover Which Five States Have AAA Offices Offering Real ID Services. Learn What You Need To Do To Take Advantage of Them.
A trip to the DMV can be a painful experience. Skip the line and visit your AAA office to get your REAL ID (select states only).
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Rates in a Narrow Band Until Data Show a Slowing Economy
Forecasts A weaker economy should nudge rates lower, outweighing inflation concerns, but no major move is expected unless a recession hits.
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Annuity Red Flags to Watch Out For
Annuities are popular, but they are also confusing. Unscrupulous brokers take advantage of that.
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Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
You can fend off big veterinary bills with a policy that covers your furry companion.
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Jumbo CDs come with excellent rates. You'll invest a lot for a short time and keep ahead of inflation.
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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.
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The Best Health Care Stocks to Buy
The best health care stocks offer investors a defensive hedge in an uncertain market. Here's how to find them.
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Tapping Your 401(k) at 55 Isn't the Great Plan You Think it Is. Here's Why
It's tempting to dip into your 401(k) at 55. But beware — you may rue that decision later. Here's what to do instead.
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Don't Let Chronic Illness Costs Drain Your Retirement Savings: Here's How
If you have a chronic illness, you know that the proper care can be expensive and, in many cases, lifelong. Here's how to get the healthcare you need in retirement.
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Four Tips for Mastering a Financial Security Mindset
This financial professional's mom helped him learn that financial security is more than making money — it's about cultivating a mindset that will help you stick to an investment plan even when times get tough.
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A $1 Billion Divorce: What You Can Learn From It
An estate planning attorney notes that an oil executive’s billion-dollar divorce could have turned out very differently if the couple had a premarital agreement and the executive had used asset protection trusts.
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Will 2025 Be a Good Year to Sell Your House?
Explore whether 2025 is the right time to sell your home. Learn about trends in mortgage rates, home prices, buyer demographics and economic factors shaping the housing market.
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How a Retirement Housing Navigator Can Help You Reimagine Your Next Chapter
Specialized housing guidance from an expert can transform your move into an empowering new beginning.
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IRA vs. 401(k): Should You Pick One or Both?
An IRA or 401(k) can help you supercharge your retirement savings. We'll help you pick one or opt for both.
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How Your HSA Can Reimburse You for Medicare Premiums and Expenses
Medicare Even if your Medicare premiums are automatically deducted from your Social Security check, you can take tax-free withdrawals from an Health Savings Account to reimburse yourself.
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What Is the Federal Funds Rate?
The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy.
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Find Your Monthly Payment With This Mortgage Calculator
With our mortgage calculator, you can easily determine your monthly mortgage payment.
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Here are the 2025 income related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) income brackets and surcharge amounts.
Medicare participants with an income above the threshold must pay a surcharge for Medicare Part B and Part D based on their income.
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check to others of your age, and plan for the future.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
No-fee savings accounts help you keep more of your money and earn a rate of return that outpaces inflation.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — May 2025
Our top choices earn rates as high as 4.40%, helping you outpace inflation effortlessly.
