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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2026

Savings Achieve your savings goals and outpace inflation with our top 3-year CDs picks.

By Sean Jackson

See Our Best Jumbo CD Rates

The best jumbo CD rates can yield returns of up to 4.35%. See our top choices.

By Sean Jackson

7 Rental Car Fees to Avoid

Rental car fees add up. You could pay double the daily rate unless you just say no at the counter.

By Daniel Bortz

How to Manage Longevity Risk in Retirement: 10 Solutions

Longevity risk is the downside of our longer life expectancies. Here are 10 ways to make sure your money lasts.

By Jacob Schroeder

7 Ways to Save for Retirement in 2026

If you did a poor job of saving for retirement last year, don't despair. There are ways to build your nest egg in 2026.

By Donna Fuscaldo

The Wealth Equation: Balancing Money and Stress

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Is Your Emergency Fund Running Low? Here's How to Bulk It Up

If you're struggling right now, you're not alone. Here's how you can identify financial issues, implement a budget and prioritize rebuilding your emergency fund.

By Bruce Maginn, Principal

Guide to How All-Assets Planning Offers a Better Retirement

An "all-asset" strategy would integrate housing wealth and annuities with traditional investments to generate more income and liquid savings for retirees.

By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative

Forget FIRE: Why ‘FILE’ Is the Smarter Move for Child-Free DINKs

How shifting from "Retiring Early" to "Living Early" allows child-free adults to enjoy their wealth while they’re still young enough to use it.

By Jacob Schroeder

7 Tax Blunders to Avoid in Your First Year of Retirement

A business-as-usual approach to taxes in the first year of retirement can lead to silly trip-ups that erode your nest egg. Here are seven common goofs to avoid.

By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®

How to Plan for Social Security in 2026's Changing Landscape

Not understanding how the upcoming changes in 2026 might affect you could put your financial security in retirement at risk. This is what you need to know.

By Michael Knox

2025-2026 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates

Income Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.

By Kelley R. Taylor

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

10 Cheapest Places to Live in Washington

Property Tax Is Washington your go-to ski destination? These counties combine no income tax with the lowest property tax bills in the state.

By Kate Schubel

Healthy to 100: Secrets from Countries Where Retirees Age Best

Longevity is a team sport, according to author Ken Stern. Here's the secret sauce for living long, healthy lives from countries such as Italy and Japan.

By Richard Eisenberg

My First $1 Million: Semiretired CPA, 68, San Francisco

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

6 Overlooked Areas That Can Make or Break Your Retirement

If you're heading into retirement with scattered and uncertain plans, distilling them into these six areas can ensure you thrive in later life.

By David Lukas, Investment Adviser Representative

7 Risks Your Retirement Plan Should Address

Your retirement needs to be able to withstand several major threats, including inflation, longevity, long-term care costs, market swings and more.

By Erick Arnett

What Is the 100,000 Mile Rule in Car Insurance?

The 100,000 mile rule in car insurance can help you slash premiums by ditching coverage you can't use.

By Rachael Green

8 Surprising Things Home Insurance Doesn't Cover

Home insurance protects you from a lot, but not from damage caused by floods, earthquakes, pests, water leaks and a number of other risks.

By Alexandra Twin

Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: January 2026

If you want to achieve short-term savings goals, these are the best options to consider. Best of all, they're fee-free.

By Sean Jackson

The Best No-Penalty CD Rates: January 2026

No-penalty CDs provide a high return while giving you the flexibility to access your cash whenever needed. Check out Kiplinger's top choices.

By Sean Jackson

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts January 2026 — Earn 4.35%

High-yield savings account options Kiplinger has found offer rates up to 4.35%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.

By Sean Jackson

Mamdani's Millionaire's Tax: Let the New York Exodus Begin?

State Tax Will higher income taxes drive the wealthy to flee New York in 2026?

By Roxanne Bland

6 Expensive Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Here are expensive travel mistakes people make, including insurance, unnecessary fees and more.

By Daniel Bortz

Trump 2025 Tax Bill: What’s Changed and How It Affects Your Taxes

Tax Law From standard deduction amounts to tax brackets and Medicaid cuts, here’s what individual filers need to know about tax changes in Trump's so called "big beautiful bill."

By Kelley R. Taylor

Is Unemployment Taxable? A State-by-State Guide

State Tax The federal government taxes unemployment benefits. But is unemployment taxable in your state?

By Katelyn Washington