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Four Ways to Help Prevent a Market Downturn From Scrambling Your Nest Egg
You may not be able to avoid a market decline when you're newly retired and starting to rely on your nest egg for income, but you can plan for that risk.
By Nicholas Shaheen, CFP®, CIMA® Published
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Is Your Home Disaster-Ready? An Insurance Expert's Guide to Preparing for Storms and Fires
Homeowners can take these steps to protect their properties from hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and hail, while also potentially reducing their insurance costs.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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How to Find Affordable Pet Insurance
Pets Pet insurance can save you thousands on vet bills, but how do you save on pet insurance itself? Use these tips to get affordable pet insurance.
By Daniel Bortz Last updated
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The Average Retirement Savings by Age: Are You Keeping Up?
Think you may have more retirement savings than your peers? Here's your answer.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Home Price Growth Falls
Economic Outlooks Existing home sales remain weak due to high financing costs.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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5 Low-Cost Ways to Protect Against Identity Theft
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By Eileen Ambrose Published
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Hilton Honors Card Bonus Offer Worth up to $780
Earn up to 130,000 Hilton Honors bonus points with the American Express Surpass Card.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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I Don't Need Social Security. Should I Skip Benefits and Save Them for People Who Do?
What happens when you forgo Social Security benefits?
By Maurie Backman Published
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Why It's Worth Getting a High-Yield Savings Account Before the Fed Meeting
The next Fed meeting is on June 17 and 18. With a rate cut unlikely this time around, it gives savers more time to maximize returns.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Coverdell ESAs vs. 529 Plans: Which Should You Choose?
Savings Accounts These savings accounts can offer tax benefits for school and retirement expenses. Here’s how.
By Kate Schubel Published
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Beyond 401(k)s: How Millennials Are Ditching Gen X Retirement Strategies. Will It Pay Off?
Sorry, Gen X, when it comes to saving for retirement, the younger generation views it differently.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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A Financial Adviser's Defense of Annuities: They're Just Misunderstood
Annuities can offer retirement income stability and security against market volatility, though some do have drawbacks. The key is to understand their features before buying.
By Victoria Larson, RICP® Published
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Diversification: An Investment Adviser's Guide to Why You Need It and How to Achieve It
How confident are you that your money will go the distance? Building a balanced portfolio can shore up your investments' long-term stability.
By Joseph Mateja Published
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How My Dad Taught Me the Compounding Returns of Fatherhood
As Father's Day approaches, I remember how my father's small acts of love and generosity added up over time and influenced my relationships with my own children, proving that the best investments can grow across generations.
By David Booth Published
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
Enjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Tariffs Not Yet Affecting Inflation
Economic Forecasts Inflation should rise in the coming months as tariff effects materialize, but less than first expected now that a U.S.-China trade pact is likely.
By David Payne Last updated
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The Wash Sale Rule: Six Things to Know to Avoid Tax Pitfalls
Investing The wash sale rule is important when you are selling and rebuying stocks to offset losses.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Is Your Will 'Fair'? Estate Planning Is About More Than Money
Your will and estate plan should leave your heirs feeling loved. An expert weighs in on how to avoid family feuds after you're gone.
By Maurie Backman Published
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Jumbo CDs come with excellent rates. You'll invest a lot for a short time and earn more in the process.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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When Will I Receive My 2025 Social Security Checks?
Find out when you can expect your 2025 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Living in a University Retirement Community: It's Never Too Late To Learn Something New
College students aren't the only ones getting an education. Retirement communities on college and university campuses are growing in popularity.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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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 Last updated
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Savings rates remain high. And with the Fed unlikely to conduct rate cuts at its June meeting, it gives savers more time to maximize returns.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
No-fee savings accounts help you keep more of your money and earn a rate of return that outpaces inflation.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings Watch your money grow effortlessly with a CD. Here are our top picks.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Financial Professional's Key to Peace of Mind in Retirement: Income Planning
Creating guaranteed income sources in retirement will help you truly enjoy your golden years and spend less time worrying about money.
By Nico Pesci Published
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Don't Let a Market Crash Crush Your Retirement
It's a comfort to know that with the right strategies, you can weather just about anything a crazy stock market can throw at you.
By Parker Barnett Published