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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts July 2026 — Earn 4.20%Kiplinger has found high-yield savings accounts offering rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
By Sean Jackson
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: July 2026If you want to keep pace with rising everyday costs, these accounts can help you achieve that.
By Sean Jackson
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4 Technical Tools to Read Stock Market Charts Like the ProsTechnical analysis searches for clues in price patterns and historical data. Take a look at how you can use these indicators.
By Adam Shell
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Medicare 2027 Projections: How Much Your Premiums Are Expected to RiseIn 2027, Medicare participants will pay more for their health care. Fortunately, Part B costs are expected to rise less than 5%.
By Donna LeValley
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Spend More in Retirement Without Fear of Running OutCreating an income stream that mimics a paycheck can help you safely loosen the purse strings. Personal finance writer Jean Chatzky shares her opinion.
By Kerri Anne Renzulli
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How AI Is Killing the Billable HourA brush with cancer led an attorney to develop an AI platform that saves time for professionals who bill by the hour and money for their clients.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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I Thought My Retirement Was Set — Until I Answered These 3 QuestionsI'm a retirement writer. Three deceptively simple questions helped me focus my retirement and life priorities.
By Jacob Schroeder
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States With No Retirement Tax Ranked by Medical CareRetirement Tax Zero tax on retirement income sounds great, until you can't find a doctor. Here's how five "tax havens" compare on healthcare, property taxes, and living costs.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Optimize Credit Card Transfer for TravelAs you rack up miles and points, knowing where to transfer them can unlock more value for your purchases.
By Ella Vincent
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How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About MoneyTalking with your parents about their money can be awkward, but it's necessary to know what's up as they get older. These tips can help.
By Jesse Giordano, CFP®, CAP®, RLP®, CBEC®
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Best Way to Compare Professional Fees for Financial AdviceWhen looking for a contractor or a financial adviser, hiring based only on price is risky. These questions will help you find the right person for the job.
By Phil Simonides, CFP®
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What's It Really Like to Have an RV in Retirement?Having an RV in retirement is a nomadic life that takes some planning, but it provides freedom and variety to many.
By Laura Petrecca
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South Dakota Tax GuideState Tax Explore South Dakota's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how South Dakota compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Why Does the Fed Prefer PCE Over CPI?Inflation has been top of mind for lots of folks in recent years. Most of Wall Street follows the CPI, but the Fed favors the PCE. Here's why.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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What Is the Federal Funds Rate?The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy. Here's how it works.
By Jeff Reeves
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Estate Planning for Singles: 10 Things to KnowHere's how to navigate estate planning as a single person.
By David Rodeck
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What Does the Federal Reserve Actually Do?The Federal Reserve has been a major plotline in the economy in recent years. So, how does the Federal Reserve work?
By Kim Clark
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Are You Ready To Retire At 70? Take Our QuizIs 70 the perfect age for you to retire? Answer these 5 questions and find out.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Estate Tax vs Inheritance Tax: Who Actually Pays the Bill?Tax Planning Estate tax and inheritance tax are both often referred to as "death taxes," but they aren’t the same when it comes down to who pays.
By Chrissy Paradis
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The Best Banks for Travelers, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for travelers.
By Mallika Mitra
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The Best Banks for High-Net-Worth Clients, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for high-net-worth clients.
By Mallika Mitra
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Inflation Made I-Bonds Popular. What Now?savings bonds Inflation has made Series I savings bonds, known as I-bonds, enormously popular with risk-averse investors. How do they work?
By David Dittman
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The Best Banks for Retirees, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for retirees.
By Mallika Mitra
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The Best Online Banks, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These online banks rose to the top.
By Mallika Mitra
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The Best Banks for Families With Kids, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for families with kids.
By Mallika Mitra
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How to Inflation-Proof Your Retirement Without Cutting CostsThere are no two ways about it: Inflation will affect your retirement savings. But you can plan for rising costs without losing the lifestyle you want.
By John Vandergriff
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The Best Regional Banks, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These regional banks rose to the top.
By Mallika Mitra
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The Best National Banks, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These national banks rose to the top.
By Mallika Mitra
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The Best Credit Unions, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These credit unions rose to the top.
By Mallika Mitra
