Features
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The 13 Best Retirement Perks You're Missing Out On
Retiree-friendly goods and services are available at no cost – if you know where to look.
By Bob Niedt
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Time to Stop Driving? When Older Drivers Need to Hang up the Car Keys
Does your older parent or spouse need to stop driving? It's one of the hardest transitions in aging, and there's no simple fix.
By Maurie Backman
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Top 10 Housing Markets in the US 2026
New housing market data reveals the ten zip codes where in-demand homes spend the fewest days on the market.
By Ben Demers
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RMD or QCD? Take the Retirement Distribution Quiz
Don’t let mandatory distributions catch you off guard. Test your RMD knowledge and discover strategies to maximize your retirement income today.
By Donna LeValley
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15 States With the Highest and Lowest Tax Rates in 2026
State Tax High-tax states aren’t always the most expensive to live in, and low-tax states don’t always mean bigger savings. Here’s how tax burdens really compare across the U.S.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The Secret Psychological Hack I Used to Save More
Here's a simple way to make your money work smarter for you.
By Sean Jackson
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We Are 57 and Want to Take Two Years Off to Travel
We have saved $7 million, and our round-the-world trip will cost $800K. We both had parents who died in their 60s, so we want to travel while we are "young."
By Maurie Backman
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Which Was Worse: The 1979 or Today's Oil Crisis?
Americans faced a similar oil crisis 47 years ago. Here’s how today compares.
By Rachael Green
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Best Low-Risk ETFs to Replace CDs
CDs aren't the only way to keep money safe while generating interest. These low-risk, cash-like ETFs are liquid and flexible potential substitutes.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Will Your Retirement Income Trigger the IRMAA This Year?
Medicare costs can spike if your income triggers the income-related monthly adjustment amount. Here's what to expect in 2026 and how to avoid it in the future.
By Philip Segal, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
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3 OBBBA Tax Provisions Wealthy Families Should Act on Now
The estate tax was repealed in 2010, meaning billionaires could pass on their wealth tax-free. OBBBA tax provisions aren't that, but high-net-worth families should still act.
By Eric W. Bond
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5 Ways to Help Your Kids Develop Healthy Money Habits
Children are constantly absorbing financial lessons from their parents, and your behaviors shape how your children will manage their money as adults.
By Jodi Krausman, PhD, CPA, CFP®, ChFC®
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Earth Day Thoughts: Clean Energy Transition Hits Warp Speed
With crude oil near $100 a barrel and a global energy crisis, the financial case for clean energy has never been more actionable for everyday investors.
By Peter Krull, CSRIC®
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How This 529 'Superfund' Strategy Can Transform Your Estate Plan
This 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses.
By Erin Bendig
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Undeterred by Gas-Price Hikes
Economic Forecasts Consumers spent freely in March, despite the strong rise in gasoline prices.
By David Payne
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3 Ways to Keep Control of Your Investments as Oil Prices Create Turbulence
Traders and speculators are already executing their respective plans. Here's what investors can do about the energy shock.
By David Dittman
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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: March 2026
The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at March's numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley
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The Small Cruises We'd Book Now for a 2026 Retirement Splurge
The new way to sail: Why boutique yacht cruises are the ultimate retirement reward.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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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
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There's a $500,000 Reason to Hold Onto Your 'Old' Car for 5 More Years
If you can hold off buying a new car — and have the discipline to reinvest the savings — you could turbocharge your retirement savings.
By Kyle Woodley
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13 States With No Retirement Tax Ranked by How Much You Need to 'Retire Comfortably'
Retirement Taxes A $0 state income tax bill doesn’t always mean a cheaper retirement. See which states stretch your dollar further.
By Kate Schubel
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5 Ways I Honor Earth Day (That Also Save Me Tons of Money)
A money expert shares the big and small ways to look out for the earth while saving money.
By Alexandra Svokos
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I'm 74 and Don't Want My Beloved Dog to Go to My Adult Kids
We asked estate planners how to protect his one-year-old dog when his heirs aren't up to the task.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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There's No Silver Bullet for Business Success — Just 4 Basic Principles
Business trends promising success will come and go — but leaders who stick to these four tried-and-trusted principles will help their companies go the distance.
By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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Want to Map Out an Estate Plan? Find Your 'Legacy Tribe' First
Before you confirm any estate plans, look in the mirror — your philosophy on life will inform your legacy, and that will allow a meaningful plan to unfold.
By Feroz Ansari, CFP®
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We've Survived Bladder Cancer. Tough Love Isn't What We Need
Bladder cancer survivors and a therapist share the realities of living with a stoma and how relatives can support loved ones as they rebuild their identity.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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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
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The Average Social Security Check in Every State
Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
By Donna LeValley
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Social Security Payment Schedule for 2026
Find out when you can expect your 2026 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
By Donna LeValley
