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Five Things to Consider Now If You Want to Retire in 2026
Sponsored by Savant Wealth Management
To retire with confidence in the year ahead, tackle these essential tasks right now.
By Donna LeValley Published
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21 Things You Can't Return to Amazon
Did you know there are things you can't return to Amazon? Before adding these 21 items to your cart, be sure to read Amazon's return policy first.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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What the Government Shutdown Means to Retirees
Depending upon how long it lasts, a government shutdown can impact your daily life, including seeing family, managing your health, and enjoying your free time.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Amazon Outlet: The Secret to Finding Overstock Deals Online
Amazon Prime At Amazon Outlet, shoppers can get up to 70% off housewares, tech, automotive, jewelry, shoes and more.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Are You Entitled? A Social Security Spousal Benefits Quiz
Quiz Test your knowledge of Social Security spousal benefits in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Savvy Savings Moves to Make Now – Or You Could Lose Thousands
Despite a rate cut and inflation, these moves can still help you reach your savings goals quickly.
By Sean Jackson Published
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IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule 2025: When Will Your Refund Arrive?
Tax Refunds Where is your IRS tax refund? Well, it may be arriving sooner than you think.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: Buy, Sell or Hold?
blue chip stocks Microsoft, Amazon.com and Walmart are Wall Street's top Dow Jones stocks to buy now. Some other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Walmart Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Walmart Walmart stock has beaten the broader market by a slim margin over the past couple of decades.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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These Stocks Dipped in 2025. Do They Have Value?
If you are looking to add new long-term positions to your portfolio, as you should, this is the time to examine stocks that the market shuns.
By James K. Glassman Published
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Striking Gold (or Gas): A Financial Pro Unpacks the Nuances of Energy Investing
Investing in the energy industry, particularly oil and gas, involves understanding the facts about how projects generate returns through cash flow and long-term asset building, while also being aware of the risks.
By Jay R. Young Published
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Escaping the New Golden Handcuffs: A Financial Expert Has a Plan for Today's Executives
Feeling stuck in your job? It could be your complicated compensation package, but it also could be where you live, your family or even how you view yourself.
By Zachary Ashburn, CFP®, EA, AFC® Published
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A Comfortable Retirement is About More Than Money
Sponsored by Physicians Mutual
When it comes to a happy retirement, money can’t buy these things.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Stock Market Winners and Losers of the 'Big, Beautiful' Bill
Defense, manufacturing and tech should prosper, while health care and green energy stocks face hurdles.
By Adam Shell Published
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I'm 68 and health issues forced me to retire. Should I claim Social Security or use my savings until I'm 70?
We asked financial planning experts for advice.
By Maurie Backman Published
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I'm a Financial Planner: Here's How to Invest Like the Wealthy, Even if You Don't Have Millions
Private market investments, once exclusive to the ultra-wealthy and institutions, have become more accessible to individual investors, thanks to regulatory changes and new investment structures.
By Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBS® Published
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Four Ways a Massive Emergency Fund Can Hurt You More Than It Helps
Saving too much could mean you're missing opportunities to put your money to work. Redirect some of that money toward paying off debt, building retirement funds, fulfilling a dream or investing in higher-growth options.
By Anthony Martin Published
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The New Travel Trend For Your Next Trip
"Noctourism" is a new trend of building travel and vacations around events and plans that take place at night. Take a look at some inspiring noctourism ideas.
By Becca van Sambeck Published
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With Buffett Retiring, Should You Invest in a Berkshire Copycat?
Warren Buffett will step down at the end of this year. Should you explore one of a handful of Berkshire Hathaway clones or copycat funds?
By David Milstead Published
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Eight Tricks to Shop for Glasses if You're Over 50
Shopping for glasses often gets trickier — and more expensive — as you age. If you've over 50, take these steps when you set out to buy a new pair.
By Bruce Horovitz Published
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Decluttering Tips to Get a Head Start on Downsizing
Strategies include starting small, adopting a system, getting help from others and being ruthless about what to keep, even when it comes to sentimental items or inherited possessions.
By Janet Bodnar Published
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The 90+ Rule of Retirement: Live Long and Prosper
What good is living longer if your money doesn’t last long enough to enjoy it?
By Jacob Schroeder Published
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My First $1 Million: Electric Utility Executive, 56, South Carolina
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 Published
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I'm a Financial Planner: How to Dodge a Retirement Danger You May Not Have Heard About
Timing is everything, and sequence of returns risk can mean the difference between a retirement nest egg that's overflowing … or empty.
By Aaron R. Simpson, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP® Published
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Caring for Aging Parents: An Expert Guide to Easing the Financial and Emotional Strain
Early conversations, financial planning and understanding the progression of care needs can help to mitigate stress and protect family relationships.
By Frank J. Legan Published
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The 7 Worst Assets to Leave Your Kids or Grandkids
inheritance Leaving these assets to your loved ones may be more trouble than it’s worth. Here's how to avoid adding to their grief after you're gone.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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What Is a Good Inheritance? Six of the Best Assets to Pass Down
inheritance Your heirs will thank you for leaving any of these six assets as an inheritance.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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The Riskiest S&P 500 Stocks Right Now
Buyer beware: These are five of the riskiest stocks in the S&P 500 at the moment, based on one measure of volatility.
By Jeff Reeves 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