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The Surprising Way to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Lower your dementia risk with this one hack.
By Christy Bieber Last updated
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The Minimum Savings You Need To Retire in All 50 States
Worried you haven't saved enough for retirement? Here are the average annual expenses and minimum savings amounts needed to get by in all 50 states.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Stock Picks That Billionaires Love
stocks to buy Billionaire investors are scooping up beaten-down blue chips when they're on sale.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Downsize in Retirement With 2026 Tax Benefits: 3 Key Strategies
Retirement Taxes Downsizing retirees may benefit from tax savings, lower utility bills, and freed-up income.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Ramit Sethi Tells Us the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can Make
The MasterClass instructor, author and behavioral finance expert on what could be costing retirees their happiness.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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New Ways to Use 529 Plans
Tax-free withdrawals from 529 plans could help you sharpen your job skills.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Holidays Are a Rich Time for Parents and Young Adults to Talk Money
The most productive family financial conversations start with open-ended questions and a lot of listening. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.
By Michael Schneider Published
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Family Offices: Women of Wealth Create a New Model of Giving
Women who are inheriting wealth today are shifting from traditional philanthropy to creating sustainable systems to fund philanthropic gifts into perpetuity.
By Kathleen Grace, CFP®, CIMA®, MPrA Published
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Capital Gains Tax Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know IRS Investment Tax Rules?
Quiz Take our capital gains tax quiz to test your investment taxes knowledge. Learn about loss rules, holding periods, and tax incentives that could impact your savings.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Don't Waste Your Money on Bad Gifts. Try This Instead.
Holiday Happiness These strategies, backed by behavioral finance, can help you find presents that your loved ones will truly enjoy.
By Alicia Adamczyk Published
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I’m 64, retired, and want to invest $400,000 of my $2.4 million portfolio in a winery startup. Am I crazy?
We ask wealth advisers to weigh in on the wine business and how to finance a retirement startup.
By Maurie Backman Published
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This Retirement GPS Helps You Navigate Your Drawdown Phase
Ready to retire? Here's how to swap your 'peak earnings' mindset for a 'preserve-plus-grow' approach instead of relying on the old, risky 4% rule.
By Shawn Maloney Published
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Donating Stock: The 2-for-1 Deal You'll Love at Tax Time
Giving appreciated stock or using a donor-advised fund (DAF) this year would be smarter than writing a check to support your favorite causes. Here's why.
By David Conti, CPRC Published
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How Traveling to Africa Taught 2 Retirees About Slowing Down
Don't treat retirement trips like they're an exercise in ticking off boxes. Slowing down and letting adventure unfold can create more meaningful memories.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD Published
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Why This Year’s Black Friday Deals May Fall Short
From rising import duties to supply-chain cost creep, the discounts you expect may be smaller this year.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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I Walked Away from a Stable Mid-Career Job — Here’s the Retirement Math Behind that Decision
Life is short. Should you quit your job for a more satisfying career? Or were you laid off? Here's how I learned to protect my retirement after leaving a steady job.
By Jacob Schroeder Published
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My First $1 Million: Retired Military Veteran, 60, Virginia
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
By Joyce Lamb Published
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A Guide to Starting a Successful Business After 50
Age can be an advantage for older entrepreneurs looking to extend their careers or supplement their income in retirement.
By Diane Harris Published
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5 Charming Small Towns Where America's Wealthy Retire
Discover 5 small communities in the U.S. for affluent retirees — where charm outweighs the cost.
By Drew Limsky Published
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10 Things You Should Know About Buying a Car Today, Even if You've Bought Before
If buying a car is on your to-do list, and it's been a while since you went shopping for a new one, this guide will help avoid any nasty shocks in the showroom.
By David Rodeck Published
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Is Your Retirement Portfolio Too Late to the Profit Party?
If you're following the usual retirement investment model, you could be missing out on a potential profit period that companies see in the run-up to their IPOs.
By Brianne Lynch, CAIA Published
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Losing Your Job? A Money Pro's 6 Steps to Survive and Thrive
Whether pink slips are just rumors at your company or layoffs have already landed, there are things you can do today to make the best of a tough situation.
By Eric Roberge, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Adviser Published
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Oil Prices vs Investor Returns: What's Beneath the Surface
Engineering, geology and operating discipline can determine the success of oil and gas projects as much as the cost per barrel.
By Jay R. Young Published
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6 Tax Reasons to Convert Your IRA to a Roth (and When You Shouldn't)
Retirement Taxes Here’s how converting your traditional retirement account to a Roth IRA can boost your nest egg — but avoid these costly scenarios.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Year-End Tax Planning Can Protect You From a Big Tax Bill
Tax Letter With a short time left before 2025 comes to a close, year-end tax planning is all-important. Here are some areas to focus on.
By Joy Taylor Last updated
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The Surprising Way Retirees Could Slow the Aging Process
This activity could slow your DNA's aging clock. It's free, and no, you don't have to exercise or eat vegetables for it to work.
By Christy Bieber Last updated
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457 Plan Contribution Limits for 2026
Retirement plans There are higher 457 plan contribution limits in 2026. That's good news for state and local government employees.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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8 Worst Pieces of Retirement Advice Ever
Don’t let bad guidance derail your retirement. Here is what financial experts say is the advice every retiree should absolutely avoid.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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What Is Preferred Stock?
investing Thinking of adding preferred stock to your portfolio? Read on for a breakdown of the pros and cons to buying preferred shares.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
