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Tax Credits Here's what you need to know about the federal child tax credit (CTC).

By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez

Learn how smart-home devices, AI companions and wearable technology can help older adults stay independent, connected and safe at home.

By MP Dunleavey

Inflation squeezing your holiday budget? Learn smart ways to save on gifts, travel, and gatherings this season.

By Sean Jackson

The end of the year quickly approaches, but retirees still have a prime opportunity to lower their 2026 tax bill by taking advantage of these proactive moves.

By Chris Dixon, RFC®

Tax Tips Take these simple steps now to secure a strong financial finish.

By Kate Schubel

Turning your hobbies and passions into extra cash comes with a bonus: adding purpose to your post-career life.

By Gwen Moran

It's easy to worry that landing in a higher tax bracket means losing a huge chunk of your earnings, but you may pay less than you think. Here's how it works.

By Marguerite Weese, JD, LL.M.

When changing jobs, time your departure around bonuses and vesting dates, and coordinate 401(k)s and health plans to ensure you don't leave money on the table.

By Elizabeth Schleifer, CFP®

If you've overlooked health savings accounts in the past, consider them carefully this year. They can be a helpful long-term savings and investment vehicle.

By Matt Marinovich, CFP®

Economic Forecasts Falling gasoline prices will bring down November’s reported inflation, but nonenergy inflation will remain above target.

By David Payne

Are you unclear about what you should leave out of your will when estate planning? Legal experts share the 10 items to exclude.

By Erin Bendig

Only one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.

By Bob Niedt

If your home is paid off, does it make financial sense to drop home insurance?

By Rachael Green

dividend stocks Rising interest rates create a risk for The Kiplinger Dividend 15, but our favorite dividend-paying stocks remain a worthy consideration for most portfolios.

By David Milstead

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Skip the usual gift cards. These five financial gifts can help kids, teens and young adults build savings, invest and reach important milestones.

By Rachael Green

If you're nearing retirement and your portfolio falls 30%, you won't have years to recover. Start building a safety net into your financial plan now.

By Mark Henry

Car prices remain historically high, but year-end discounts could help you save. Here's how to negotiate a better deal on a new or used car.

By Beth Braverman

Retirees are facing higher expenses than planned. Before you tap your nest egg, use this three-step withdrawal sequence to protect your money.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Looking to insulate your portfolio against AI disruption? It could be worth investigating live entertainment and other areas of the experience economy.

By Michael Joseph, CFA

The massive Anthropic IPO is almost here, with shares of the AI giant expected to start trading as soon as next week in one of the biggest offerings ever.

By Tom Taulli

Many marriages crumble not just from communication problems, but because couples gradually allow partnership, mutual respect and appreciation to slip away.

By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.

Economic Forecasts Don't look now, but gas prices are slipping below $4 per gallon across much of the country.

By Jim Patterson

Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.

By Rodrigo Sermeño

The 1% adviser fee has always bought more than investment management. As we head into 2027 and AI reshapes the industry, here is what you should be paying for.

By Jacob Schroeder

The Social Security decision shifts if you're married and have children under 18, as simply aiming to maximize your check can overlook benefits they'll need.

By Ray R. Harris, MBA, RSSA®

The housing market has been slow, which may also mean there are attractive opportunities in the stock market for investors.

By James K. Glassman