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This Might Be What Your Retirement Portfolio Is Missing
You can supplement your retirement nest egg or save for other goals with a taxable brokerage account.
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What Tariffs Mean for Your Sector Exposure
New, higher and changing tariffs will ripple through the economy and into share prices for many quarters to come.
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Five Things to Do if You're Forced Into Early Retirement (and How to Reset and Recover)
Developing a solid retirement plan — before a layoff — can help you to adapt to unexpected changes in your timeline. Once the initial panic eases, you can confidently reimagine what's next.
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Five Ways to Adapt Your Charitable Giving Strategy in a Changing World: An Expert Guide
Economic uncertainty, global events and increasing wealth are shaping the charitable landscape this year. Here are the philanthropic trends and some tips that could help affluent donors optimize their impact.
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2026 Social Security COLA June Projection Rises After Inflation Ticks Up
This October, the SSA will determine the new cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) by comparing the CPI-W data from July, August, and September of 2025 to the same data from 2024.
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Best Jobs for Retirees
retirement Your career is ending. Now it’s time to consider how to earn extra cash in retirement by doing the work you’ve always wanted to do.
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How Long? How Often? 10 Facts About Economic Recessions
Markets Fears of an economic downturn are once again on the rise, but what is a recession, exactly? We tackle this and other questions here.
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Kiplinger's Best Banks for High-Net-Worth Clients
wealth management These banks welcome customers who keep high balances in deposit and investment accounts, showering them with fee breaks and access to financial-planning services.
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Microsoft Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Microsoft Microsoft has been an astounding buy-and-hold bet for truly long-term investors.
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Apple Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Apple stock may be trading below record levels, but the blue chip has been a buy-and-hold winner for the ages.
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Netflix Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Netflix After a long and massive recovery, Netflix stock isn't far off record levels.
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The Best Tech ETFs to Buy
ETFs Tech ETFs can deliver superb tax efficiency and growth potential, but investors must be aware of high volatility, concentration risk and stretched valuations.
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Does Donald Trump Claim Social Security Benefits?
Social Security is a hot topic. I thought it would be interesting to see if President Trump and previous presidents collect Social Security benefits.
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How Five States Are Worse Off After Trump’s Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid
State Tax Due to Trump's new tax law, some states will experience a greater impact than others.
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Don’t Let Your Dreams Go Unfulfilled: Plan for Your Passion in Retirement
Follow these three steps to ensure you are emotionally and financially prepared for your passion in retirement.
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I Heard Tariffs Will Cost Families $2,800 This Year. I'm a Retiree on a Fixed Income. How Can I Prepare?
We ask retirement planning experts what to do.
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The One-Stop Shop of ETFs
Multisector bond funds allow investors to pick and choose among a wide array of assets.
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I'm an Estate Planning Attorney: These Are the Two Legal Documents Everyone Should Have
Every adult should have a health care proxy and power of attorney — they save loved ones time, money and stress if a sudden illness or injury leaves you incapacitated.
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I'm a Financial Professional: Here's My Investing Playbook for Political Uncertainty
For successful long-term investing in a politically charged environment, investors should focus on economic data, have a diversified portfolio and resist reacting to daily headlines.
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Kiplinger's Best Internet Banks 2025
Internet banks tend to offer higher yields and lower fees than brick-and-mortar banks, thanks to lower overhead costs.
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Kiplinger's Best National Banks 2025
Here's Kiplinger's pick of the best national banks that offer a wide variety of accounts and services.
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Kiplinger's Best Banks for Travelers 2025
The best banks for travelers cut the cost of trips at home and abroad and come with handy perks for those on the go. Read on for our top choices.
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Kiplinger's Best Credit Unions 2025
Credit unions are nonprofit institutions owned by their members. Because they’re not profit-driven, they tend to keep fees low, and they may offer hefty yields.
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Best Banks for Retirees 2025
National banks offer a wide variety of accounts and services, including wealth and investment management. Here's Kiplinger's pick of the best.
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Presidents and Social Security: How Presidents Have Impacted America's First Social Insurance Policy
Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to Trump has impacted Social Security.
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Best Cheap Stocks (Under $10) to Buy Now
When seeking out the best cheap stocks to buy under $10, investors should focus on quality and liquidity. Here are five we like.
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10 Things to Know About Working in Retirement
Working in retirement could give you more money but also could impact some benefits.
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The Five Best Side Hustles for Retirees
More older people are working in retirement to boost income and stave off boredom. These gigs and hustles make the most sense for the golden years crowd.
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Happiness Improves at Age 50, Right? Maybe Not for Everyone
New thinking about how happiness changes over our lifetimes shows that one group in particular gains the most contentment after age 50.
