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When Is Amazon Prime Day? Everything We Know So Far, Plus Early Deals
Amazon Prime Amazon Prime Day is four days this year - July 8 through 11, 2025. Here are the key details you need to know, plus some of our favorite early deals to shop ahead of and during the sale.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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The $33,000 Retirement: One Man's Surprising Path to Financial Freedom at 61
Forget what society tells you, even with less than $1 million, you can be happy in retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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The Best Aerospace and Defense ETFs to Buy
The best aerospace and defense ETFs can help investors capitalize on higher government defense spending or hedge against the potential of a large-scale conflict.
By Tony Dong, MSc Published
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Walmart Takes on Prime Day With Competing July Deals Event
Walmart is launching its own multi-day sales event to rival Amazon Prime Day — and it could be a smart time to shop, even if you're not a member.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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7 Golf Course Destinations to Vacation Away from the Crowds
Beat the growing crowds of new golfers at these golf course destinations off the beaten path.
By Michael Croley Published
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Roth IRA Conversions in the Summer? Why Now May Be the Sweet Spot
Converting now would enable you to spread a possible tax hit over more than one payment while reducing future taxes.
By Daniel Razvi, Esquire Published
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A Financial Expert's Three Steps to Becoming Debt-Free (Even in This Economy)
If debt has you spiraling, now is the time to take a few common-sense steps to help knock it down and get it under control.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU Published
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I'm an Insurance Expert: This Is How Your Insurance Protects You While You're on Vacation
Here are three key things to consider about your insurance (auto, property and health) when traveling within the U.S., including coverage for rental cars, personal belongings and medical emergencies.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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What Happens When a Treasury Bill Matures?
Plan to squeeze the most value out of your investment when a Treasury bill matures.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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Is 2025 Your Year? Six Unmistakable Signs It's Time to Retire Now
Avoid costly mistakes: Discover if you're truly ready to join the 2025 retirement wave.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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No Social Security Tax Changes in Trump’s 'Big Bill'? What Retirees Need to Know
Tax Policy Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits is missing from President Trump’s tax overhaul. Here’s why and what an alternative offering could mean for retirement taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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The Best FSA or HSA-Eligible Amazon Prime Day Deals You Can Shop Now
Double down on savings by taking advantage of these early Prime Day deals that are FSA or HSA eligible. Save on fitness trackers, air purifiers, baby gear and more.
By Rachael Green Published
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You Should Be Investing in a 529 Now for Your Kids' or Grandkids' Tuition
Learn how to maximize investing in a 529, a state-sponsored college education savings account for qualifying educational expenses.
By Emma Patch Last updated
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Prices Up on Middle East War
Economic Forecasts While not exactly cheap, gas prices this holiday weekend will be the lowest for July 4 since 2021.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Adobe Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Adobe stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by leaps and bounds over the past two decades.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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The Best and Worst Presidents (According to the Stock Market)
Markets Which U.S. presidents oversaw the best and worst stock market performances? Just for grins, let's see what a 'stock market Mount Rushmore' might look like.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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Ten Cheapest Places to Live in Virginia
Property Taxes The Commonwealth of Virginia has some cheap places to live. Here are a few if you hate paying property taxes.
By Kate Schubel Published
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The Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual Funds
The Kiplinger 25 The Kiplinger 25 is a list of our top no-load mutual funds that have proven capable of weathering any storm.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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Don't Fall For These Five Costly Medicare Myths
Signing up for Medicare can be complicated, and mistakes can be costly. Let's demystify these five Medicare myths to avoid expensive penalties.
By Donna LeValley Published
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7 Best Robotics & AI ETFs
ETFs Artificial intelligence could define this decade. These seven AI ETFs provide investors with well-rounded exposure as this technology comes into its own.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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Could Screen Time Be Good for Your Health?
We all love our screen time. Could your tech habit be helping you age gracefully? The answer is astonishing.
By Christy Bieber Published
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Investing Professionals Agree: Discipline Beats Drama Right Now
Big portfolio adjustments can do more harm than good. Financial experts suggest making thoughtful, strategic moves that fit your long-term goals.
By Pam Krueger Published
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'Doing Something' Because of Volatility Can Hurt You: Portfolio Manager Recommends Doing This Instead
Yes, it's hard, but if you tune out the siren song of high-flying sectors, resist acting on impulse and focus on your goals, you and your portfolio could be much better off.
By Lee Grout, CFA® Published
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The Five Social Security Blind Spots Retirees Often Miss
Understand how benefits work before applying, so you don’t lose money for which you qualify.
By Brian O'Connell Published
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Best Silver ETFs to Buy Now
commodities Silver will always sit in gold's media shadow, but the best silver ETFs can help you enjoy runs of outperformance.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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Bonds: Everything You Need to Know
investing Bond yield, maturity, interest and price explained.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Best Energy ETFs to Buy
ETFs Energy ETFs can help investors earn income, hedge against inflation or speculate on commodity prices. Here are five we like.
By Tony Dong, MSc Last updated
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10 Unique Ways To Save Money Shopping With Amazon
Amazon offers a lot of value if you know where to look. We'll show you hacks that can help you save on big purchases and everyday items.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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A Guide to Amazon Prime Day — How to Bag the Best Deals
Our guide to Amazon Prime Day. From finding the best deals and whether it is worth the hype.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated