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Will You Outlive Your Money?
Americans are less prepared for retirement than they think and are at risk of running out of funds sooner than they realize, according to some reports.
By Janet Bodnar Last updated
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Holiday Shopping Tax Tips for Business Owners
Tax Tips Maximize your year-end savings through these key deductions to reduce your 2025 business tax bill.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of November 2025
Our high-yield savings account picks earn you rates as high as 4.35%, helping you outpace inflation and grow your savings quicker.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Stock Market Trading Hours: What Time Is the Stock Market Open Today?
Markets When does the market open? While the stock market does have regular hours, trading doesn't necessarily stop when the major exchanges close.
By Michael DeSenne Last updated
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Capital Gains Tax Quiz: How Well Do You Know IRS Rules for Gains and Losses?
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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6 Changes to IRAs, 401(k)s and HSAs in 2026
Changes to IRAs — Roth and traditional — and 401(k)s may mean more money for you in retirement.
By Donna LeValley 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 Published
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When Helping Mom and Dad Hurts Your Wallet
New research shows how assisting an aging parent with expenses can strain your own finances.
By Richard Eisenberg Published
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6 Quick Money Moves to Make Before the Year Ends
Finish the year strong with smart money moves that can boost savings, trim taxes and set you up for a better 2026.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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The 'Soft' Banking Trend That Could Transform Your Savings
The "soft switching" banking trend allows you to explore a new bank account while keeping your primary one. See how it could benefit you.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Working and Getting Social Security? An Earnings Test Guide
If you haven't reached your full retirement age yet, your Social Security check could take a hit, depending on how much you earn.
By Martha Shedden, CRPC® Published
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Charitable Giving Just Got Easier, But Also a Little Harder
The OBBB shakes up charitable deductions with a little help for non-itemizers and a new challenge for itemizers this holiday season.
By Charles A. Borek, JD, MBA, CPA Published
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The 5 Best BDC Stocks to Buy Now
dividend stocks The best BDC stocks are a small but sky-high-yielding industry that effectively act as private equity for the common investor.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Delaware Statutory Trusts?
Quiz Real estate investing pro Daniel Goodwin recently wrote about Delaware statutory trusts for Adviser Intel. Find out if you understand how DSTs work.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Where to Retire: Living in Portugal as a US Retiree
Living in Portugal as a retirement landing spot has abundant advantages, but do your homework and due diligence first.
By Brian O'Connell Last updated
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Time to Stop Driving? When Older Drivers Need to Hang up the Car Keys
Does your older parent or spouse need to stop driving? It's one of the hardest transitions in aging, and there's no simple fix.
By Maurie Backman Last updated
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5 Year-End Deadlines for Retirees in 2025
Here are five key end-of-year 2025 deadlines that retirees and those saving to retire won't want to miss.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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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.
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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Retirement’s Most Rewarding Project: Writing the Story of Your Life
Advertiser Content LifeBook Memoirs
By Sponsored Content Published
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6 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy Now
tech stocks With global security spending continuing to rise, these cybersecurity stocks are worth a closer look.
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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I'm 57 with a great remote job, but my company wants me in the office full-time. I don't have the energy for a daily commute. Help!
We asked career planning and human resources experts for advice on how to handle return-to-work orders.
By Maurie Backman Published
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Four Big Airport Rule Changes for Flyers
Changes are afoot for domestic flights — and for some international trips, too.
By Ella Vincent Published
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To Tip or Not to Tip: Updated Guidelines
If you’re weary of widespread prompts to leave a gratuity, follow these guidelines for when it’s customary — and when you can skip it.
By Emma Patch Published
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This HECM-QLAC Power Move Can Unlock Your Retirement Income
Combining a qualified longevity annuity contract (QLAC) with a home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) can significantly boost your retirement income and more.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Coast FI Planning: High Earners' Secret Retirement Weapon
A subset of the FIRE movement, Coast FI can help executives figure out whether their investments are enough to 'coast' so they can retire early and comfortably.
By Zachary Ashburn, CFP®, EA, AFC® Published
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SEP IRA Contribution Limits for 2026
SEP IRA A good option for small business owners, SEP IRAs allow individual annual contributions of as much as $70,000 in 2025, and up to $72,000 in 2026.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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SIMPLE IRA Contribution Limits for 2026
simple IRA For 2026, the SIMPLE IRA contribution limit rises to $17,000, with a $4,000 catch-up for those 50 and over, totaling $21,000.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Fish and Chips? More Like Fish and a Side of Customer Anger
You expect chips — French fries, actually — to come with your order of fish and chips? Think again. This restaurant seemed to be violating truth-in-menu laws.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Last updated
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
If you want to achieve short-term savings goals, these are the best options to consider. Best of all, they are free of fees.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
