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CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account: Which is better?
Deciding between a CD and a high-yield savings account? Here's how to choose based on your savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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How Pet Insurance Works and Understanding Your Options
Pet Savings Learn how pet insurance works and what your coverage options are for both routine and emergency vet bills.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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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 has regular hours, trading doesn't necessarily stop when the major exchanges close.
By Michael DeSenne
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10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
Scams Storing a spare key, your passport card or any other important item in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft — or worse.
By Bob Niedt
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How Worried Should Investors Be About a Jerome Powell Investigation?
The Justice Department served subpoenas on the Fed about a project to remodel the central bank's historic buildings.
By David Dittman
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Will Soaring Health Care Premiums Tank Your Early Retirement?
If you're under 65 and want to retire soon, your plan may be derailed by skyrocketing ACA marketplace premiums. Here's what you can do.
By Adam Shell
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30 Stocks That Could Rally 30% or More
Analysts say these S&P 500 stocks have at least 30% price upside over the next year or so.
By Dan Burrows
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I'm feeling down since my grandkids left after the holidays.
We asked therapists for advice on how grandparents can handle the post-holiday blues.
By Maurie Backman
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5 Golden Rules We (Re)learned in 2025 About Investing
Some investing rules are timeless, and 2025 provided plenty of evidence demonstrating why they're useful. Here's a reminder of what we (re)learned.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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How to Earn a Fistful of Interest on Your Cash in 2026
Is your cash earning very little interest? With rates dropping below 4%, now is the time to lock in your cash strategy. Just watch out for the tax implications.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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How Oil & Gas Investing Can Shield Against Market Volatility
Direct exposure to oil and natural gas projects can strengthen a portfolio's long-term resilience with non-market-correlated cash flow and an inflation hedge.
By Jay R. Young
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How to Navigate the Silence After Your Business Sells for $5M
The silence after a big sale can be disorienting. It's essential to redefine your identity and focus on your purpose before rushing into the next big thing.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF
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We're retired and fight more than ever. Should we take a break?
Can taking a break save a marriage? We asked professional relationship therapists for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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Turning 59½: 5 Planning Moves Most Pre-Retirees Overlook
Age 59½ isn't just when you can access your retirement savings tax-free. It also signals the start of retirement planning opportunities you shouldn't miss.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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If Your Retirement Numbers Don't Look Good, You Have Options
If you're worried about a shortfall between your income and expenses in retirement, you're not alone. But there are ways you can make up the difference.
By Brian Teets, IAR, MBA
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How to Make the Most of These 2 Tax Breaks ASAP
Taxpayers can strategically use these temporary tax opportunities in particular to lock in long-term tax savings. Here's how.
By Michael Neuenschwander, CFP®, CPA
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The 10 Best Splurge Destinations for Retirees in 2026
Come for the luxury vacation. Retire for the lifestyle (if the vacay goes well). What better way to test a location for retiring abroad?
By Drew Limsky
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My First $1 Million: US Government Worker, 47, Overseas
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
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Check Out These Opportunities Created by the New Tax Law
A deep dive into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reveals key opportunities in 2026 and beyond.
By Justyn Volesko, JD, LL.M.
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Beat the Money Blues With This Easy Financial Check-In
As 2026 takes off, half of Americans are worried about the cost of everyday goods. A simple budget can help you beat the money blues and reach long-term goals.
By Branden Vernon, AIF®
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Do Self-Storage REITs Deserve Space in Your Portfolio?
Self-storage is an overlooked area of the real estate market, even though demand is strong. Investors can get in on the action through a REIT.
By Michael Joseph, CFA
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Six Changes to Social Security in 2026
Big changes come to Social Security every year, impacting everything from the size of your benefit check to your full retirement age. Here's what you need to know.
By Donna LeValley
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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
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What Is a Good Inheritance? Six of the Best Assets to Pass Down
inheritance Your heirs will thank you for leaving any of these six assets as an inheritance.
By David Rodeck
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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.
By Dan Burrows
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings The best CD rates allow you to outpace inflation and reach your savings goal fast. See our top picks.
By Sean Jackson
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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
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5K Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
By Sean Jackson
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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.
By Sean Jackson
