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Could Your State End Tax on Overtime This Year?
State Taxes Key states are considering ending taxes on overtime — find out if yours makes the cut
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Idaho Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Idaho's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Idaho compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Will Tax on Tips End for Your State This Year?
State Tax While the 'Big Beautiful Bill' spearheads federal talk on tips, several key states are considering ending taxes on tip income.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Nine Tips to Declutter Your Home Before Your Retirement Move
Planning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it.
By Dawn Wotapka Last updated
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What to Stock Up On (and What to Skip) Before Tariffs Raise Prices
With tariffs set to return on August 1, prices on everything could rise even more. Here's what to buy now and what to skip to protect your budget.
By Laura Gariepy Last updated
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3 Benefits of Using Desktop Platforms for Active Trading
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By David Rodeck Published
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Can Trump Fire Powell?
The White House is exploring every avenue of executive power to get what President Trump wants from the Federal Reserve: lower interest rates.
By David Dittman Last updated
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This Measles Side Effect Can Undo Years of Immunity: Are You Safe?
Older adults may lack protection from measles, which can cause their immune systems to "unlearn" previous defenses to infectious diseases. Here's what to do.
By Christy Bieber Last updated
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If You Put $500 in a CD for 5 Years, Here's How Much Money You'd Have
savings What is a CD? Learn more about what CDs are and how putting $500 in a CD for 5 Years can bolster your savings.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Is It Time to Cut the Cord on Your Landline?
With rising costs and evolving technology, many are rethinking their home phone service. Here's how to decide if it's time to let go.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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I Want to Buy an Annuity, but I'm Scared I'll Get Ripped Off. Should I Get One Anyway?
An annuity is a way to achieve lifetime income in retirement, but you need to understand how this product works before making a purchase.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Can AI Help With Your Finances?
ChatGPT and other artificial-intelligence tools will streamline certain tasks, but don't count on them to get everything right.
By Laura Petrecca Published
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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Five Smart Moves for DIY Investors
You'll go further as a DIY investor with a solid game plan. Here are five tips to help you put together a strategy you can rely on over the years to come.
By Vincent Birardi, CFP®, AIF®, MBA Published
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Neglecting Car Maintenance Could Cost You More Than a Repair, Especially in the Summer
Worn, underinflated tires and other degraded car parts can fail in extreme heat, causing accidents. If your employer is ignoring needed repairs on company cars, there's something employees can do.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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'Drivers License': A Wealth Strategist Helps Gen Z Hit the Road
From student loan debt to a changing job market, this generation has some potholes to navigate. But with those challenges come opportunities.
By Alvina Lo Published
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Child Tax Credit 2025: How Much Is It and What's Changed?
Tax Credits The federal child tax credit amount will be bigger than expected. Here’s what you need to know.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Florida Changes Homestead Exemption Property Tax Break
State Tax Property taxes have skyrocketed nearly 60% within the last five years in Florida, and constituents did something about it.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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The 7 Worst Assets to Leave Your Kids or Grandkids
inheritance Leaving these assets to your loved ones may be more trouble than it’s worth. Here's how to avoid adding to their grief after you're gone.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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The Best Bitcoin ETFs to Buy
cryptocurrency Bitcoin ETFs eliminate the need for self-custody of the cryptocurrency while providing excellent liquidity. Here are a few we like.
By Tony Dong, MSc Last updated
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Procter & Gamble Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Procter & Gamble stock is a dependable dividend grower, but a disappointing long-term holding.
By Dan Burrows Published
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CDs vs Bonds: Which Is Better for You?
If you're considering CDs vs bonds, here's a breakdown of how each works.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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The 'Die With Zero' Rule of Retirement
If spending makes you nervous, the 'Die With Zero' rule might be for you. Because you don’t want to be the richest person in the graveyard.
By Jacob Schroeder Last updated
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When Is the Next CPI Report?
CPI Reports When does the next CPI report land and what inflation rate is expected?
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Is It Too Late to Invest in Bitcoin?
The price of the world's No. 1 cryptocurrency recently surpassed $120,000 for the first time. Is it too late to invest in bitcoin?
By Coryanne Hicks Last updated
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Could This Little Known Data Shift Hurt Your 2026 Social Security COLA?
The BLS has changed how it measures the inflationary data that determines whether Social Security benefits will get a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Will it hurt your benefits?
By Donna LeValley Published
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Financial Pros Provide a Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth in 10 Years
Building wealth over 10 years requires understanding your current financial situation, budgeting effectively, eliminating high-interest debt and increasing both your income and financial literacy.
By Anthony Martin Published
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You're Divorced, But the Work Isn't Over: A Guide to Five Financial Tasks to Do ASAP
Once your divorce is settled, don't waste time. You've got to tie up some important loose ends or risk losing money and facing tax consequences.
By Nicole Romito, CFP®, CDFA™ Published
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Quiz: How much do you know about nontaxable income?
Quiz Test your knowledge of Uncle Sam's rare moments of generosity...
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Quiz: How much do you know about Medicare?
Quiz Try your hand at our Kiplinger Medicare quiz. All the answers can be found in our Medicare articles so, if you're a regular reader, you'll have no trouble!
By Kiplinger Staff Published