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Tax Day: Don’t Miss These Food Deals, Freebies and Special Discounts
Discounts You can score some sweet deals on April 15 in some select restaurants like Burger King, Shake Shack, Krispy Kreme, and more.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Best Defense Stocks to Buy Now
stocks Government contractors and other defense stocks could soar if Washington passes a record defense budget. Here are some of Wall Street's favorite names.
By Kyle Woodley
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Already Filed Your Taxes? How (And When) to Change Your Return Without Delaying Your IRS Refund
Tax Returns Caught an error or missed a tax deduction after hitting submit? Before you rush to file an amendment, see which mistakes the IRS fixes for you and which ones require a Form 1040-X to save your refund.
By Chrissy Paradis
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10 Cheapest Places to Live in South Carolina
Property Tax From the outskirts of Myrtle Beach to the Upstate, these affordable gems have the lowest property tax bills in the state.
By Kate Schubel
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Your Mailed Tax Return Could Be Late Under New USPS Postmark Rules: Here's Why and How to Avoid IRS Penalties
Income Tax If you wait until April 15 to mail your IRS tax return, you might be in for an unpleasant surprise.
By Roxanne Bland
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6 Scary Retirement Risks (and How to Vanquish Them)
From the cost of long-term care to outliving your savings, aging is full of risks that are almost too scary to contemplate. Here's how to face them fearlessly.
By Shawn Maloney
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5 More Ways to Address the Conundrum of Concentrated Stock
Managing a concentrated stock position is a complex puzzle involving diversification, liquidity, cost, tax and risk. Here are five ways to solve it.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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Stop Sweating the Small Stuff When You Spend Your Retirement Money
After retirees have spent a lifetime accumulating savings, one of their biggest hurdles is overcoming their reluctance to spend their money.
By Janet Bodnar
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9 Critical Tax Deadlines Falling on April 15, 2026
Tax Deadlines Sure, you must file federal income taxes, but do you know about all the other tax deadlines that fall on April 15?
By Katelyn Washington
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Our Grandchild Wants Help Paying for a $90k-Per-Year College.
We're 75 with $3.2 million. Our son is pressuring us to help pay for our granddaughter's college so she can avoid student loans. What should we do?
By Maurie Backman
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How Much Would the Smokey and the Bandit Run Cost Today?
See if the caper is worth today's gas prices in a Trans Am vs a modern car.
By Sean Jackson
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Why Long-Term Care Can Topple the Most Solid Retirement Plan
You'll most likely need long-term care as you age. Not planning for it puts your assets and your family's peace of mind at risk. Here's how to tackle the beast.
By Kara Stewart
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This Simple Rule Can Stop You From Blowing Your Inheritance
An inheritance can seriously improve your finances, but use the 30-60-90-day rule to avoid the temptation of spending it immediately or making rash investments.
By Phillip Reed, JD, CAPP™
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Retiring Early? ACA Subsidies Now Could Cause Tax Pain Later
Health care subsidies can be a valuable benefit in early retirement, but locking them in now can mean higher taxes later. Here's what you need to consider.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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7 Tips to Save on Driving Costs This Summer
These seven strategies will help keep a lid on skyrocketing gas and car-repair prices.
By David Rodeck
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Got a $10k Tax Refund? Here's What You Can Do With It
Here's a solution that benefits both of you.
By Sean Jackson
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The New 65? Why the Healthiest Retirees Are Throwing Out the Old Playbook
Planning to live to 95? Why your retirement strategy needs a 'healthspan' reset.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Is Your Car Making You a Distracted Driver?
You do your best to stay focused on the road, but some features on newer cars are demanding more and more of your attention.
By Rachael Green
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How 'This Single Mother with Only a High School Education' Reached $1 Million and Retired at 59
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
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Could Your Roth Conversion Bump You Into a 50% Tax Rate?
Extra income from Roth conversions can cause your marginal rate to spike far above your visible tax bracket. Here's what to watch for — and how to plan.
By Ethan M. West
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April Brings Showers, Flowers and Your Financial Fitness Plan
These actionable strategies — covering wealth transfer, investments and communication — can help you build a life and legacy that reflects your values.
By Mindy Neira, CFP®, ChSNC®
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A 'Trust Reveal' Isn't the Way to Transfer Wealth — This Is
Wealth transfer isn't about dramatically revealing the size of an inheritance. It's about communicating your story and preparing heirs to uphold shared values.
By Jessica Andrews
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How to Keep the Magnificent 7 From Endangering Your Portfolio
An investing approach that's different from "buying the index" lets you invest without so much exposure to the potential volatility of the big tech stocks.
By Jared Elson, Investment Adviser
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?
Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?
By Elaine Silvestrini
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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 solid margin over the past couple of decades.
By Dan Burrows
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529 Plans: Everything You Need to Know
529 Plans 529 plans offer convenience and potential tax benefits when saving for education. That said, there are still a range of rules you’ll need to know (and follow).
By Elaine Silvestrini
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Energy Costs Will Retreat Slowly
Economic Forecasts The inflation report for April will show another large jump in prices. Inflation should hit 4.0%, then ease as energy costs come down.
By David Payne
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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8 Facts You Need to Know About Stock Market Corrections
Markets Scary as they are, drawdowns are a normal part of the investing process. Having a financial plan in place and sticking to it is every investor's best friend.
By Dan Burrows
