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Kiplinger readers selected UBS Wealth Management as their top wealth management firm in 2026.

By Sean Jackson

Estate plans don't need to be complicated, but trusts can help when your family needs protection and your will and beneficiary designations aren't quite enough.

By Jared J. Madison, Esq.

Advisers who master personalized planning and build real relationships will exceed client expectations while thriving in today's shifting wealth landscape.

By Shannon Larson

Feature Amazon Resale products may have some imperfections, but that often leads to wildly discounted prices.

By Rachael Green

Amazon Prime Amazon Prime Day 2026 ends June 26 after four days of deals. Here's what to know before the sale wraps up.

By Rachael Green

From sticky inflation to Social Security deadlines, a look back at the 50-year evolution of our personal economies as we celebrate the Semiquincentennial.

By Donna LeValley

Whether you need to know how to run a central bank or you're forming a jazz band, former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan has answers for you.

By David Dittman

Quiz Test your knowledge on how American retirement has transformed since 1976.

By Donna LeValley

Investors seeking reliable cash flow can ditch the hassle of DIY bond-ladder building by opting for these target maturity bond ETFs instead.

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF

These wills gone wild may be extreme examples of poor estate planning, but experts explain how easily a will can go to the dogs (or cats).

By Adam Shell

Here's a look at how retirement savings have changed over the past fifty years, from pensions to DIY investing.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Quiz How well do you know these key investing terms? Take our quick quiz to find out.

By Karee Venema

Depending on the size of your pension, you might be able to stop worrying about hitting a specific savings number and start focusing on ways to use your wealth.

By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®

Thanks to sequence of returns risk, the investing strategy that helped you accumulate a healthy sum for your retirement can work against you once you quit work.

By Rick Seiler

Kiplinger presents timeless personal finance wisdom from the Founding Fathers, echoing much of our own advice.

By Sarah Smith

Want to give your kids money in retirement, ask these 3 questions to protect your nest egg and their financial future.

By Donna Fuscaldo

The Social Security Act of 1983 brought the president and vice president under the Social Security program. We investigate which presidents are on the payroll.

By Donna LeValley

Converting to a backdoor Roth IRA via an IRS "loophole" is an estate-planning hack that provides heirs with tax-free income in retirement. It can help you, too.

By Adam Shell

These three Amazon Prime deals can give you peace of mind that your home is protected and help you lower your energy costs.

By Sean Jackson

Unpack the Semiquincentennial sticker shock by comparing the modern economy to the simple days of Casey Kasem countdowns and affordable living in 1976.

By Donna LeValley

Create once-in-a-lifetime memories with your grandchildren while celebrating America’s 250th

By Kathryn Pomroy

Our top picks for stocks priced under $20 offer strong fundamentals and reliable dividends, so they represent good value, too.

By Jeff Reeves

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High-net-worth women are redefining financial freedom and aligning wealth with values — without sacrificing returns. Financial plans must evolve with them.

By Angie O’Leary

Some newly graduated broadcast journalists are finding themselves trapped in low-paying roles because of contracts that impose penalties if they try to leave.

By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.

The chief investment officer – wealth at Neuberger, an investment management firm, speaks with Kiplinger.

By Anne Kates Smith

How to keep your home cool when even the corn is sweating this summer.

By Rachael Green