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Your Medicare Costs Are Set to Soar Over the Next DecadeMedicare beneficiaries will face higher premiums, deductibles and surcharges starting in 2026 and continuing over the next decade. Here's what you need to know.
By Donna LeValley
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How to Retire Early in 7 StepsHere is the secret sauce for retiring early. You can try out that dream career or hobby, travel or just slow down, but be sure it's what you really want.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Concert Cancellations: How to Protect Your WalletLearn why some concerts are being canceled and how to protect yourself from nonrefundable travel expenses.
By Choncé Maddox
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Want to Retire Abroad? Here Is How to Actually Make the MoveAdventure, lower costs, affordable healthcare and a richer life can all be yours overseas — but you have to nail the practical details first.
By Diane Harris
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2032 Social Security Cuts: What Retirees Stand to Lose in Every StateReducing Social Security benefits doesn't just impact retirees — it hits state economies, creating a double-whammy effect of smaller checks and lower GDPs.
By Donna LeValley
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4 Ways to Navigate the Pressures of a 30-Year RetirementBy focusing on a "preservation mindset" that balances reliable income, smart tax planning and market protection, you can build a financial strategy to help your money last as long as you do.
By Larry Martin, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
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How to Navigate Your Parents' Older Years as an Only ChildIf you're the only child of aging parents, decisions about care and financial affairs may fall to you. These are the risks — and the conversations to have now.
By Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®
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How to Make a Corporate Event Less Lavish But More ImpactfulAs corporate budgets tighten, leaders are realizing that meaningful gatherings aren't defined by expensive spectacles but the genuine connections they foster.
By Sharon Reus
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Can You Trust AI Financial Advice? We Tested ItWe tested AI chatbots on five real-life financial challenges and compared their advice with guidance from human financial planners.
By Chris Taylor
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Beyond AI: Why Our Top Dividend Stocks Remain Reliable PicksOur favorite dividend-paying stocks may be lagging the broader market, but a double-digit return with income to boot isn't all that bad.
By David Milstead
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5 Little-Known Senior Tax Deductions in 2026Retirement Tax Some may sound like myths, but these unique tax write-offs can be approved under strict IRS medical guidelines — provided you have the right paperwork.
By Kate Schubel
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Why Investing Style Matters for This Fidelity FundThe Fidelity International Growth Fund shows what's impacting returns on international stocks.
By Nellie S. Huang
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529 Plan vs. Roth IRA: Best Way to Pay for Grandkids' CollegeBefore you touch your retirement fund, consider how taxes and financial aid rules change the math. In this week's Wealth Wise column, we break down the right choice.
By Maurie Backman
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8 Expenses That Quietly Disappear After RetirementSignificant expenses, such as payroll taxes, often disappear the day you retire, so you probably won't need to replace as much of your salary as you thought.
By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®
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The Most Critical Moves in the 5 to 10 Years Before You RetireThe five- to 10-year period before you retire is the time to shift from the pursuit of maximum market gains and toward the creation of reliable income streams.
By Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC®
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5 Scams Targeting Retirees Now — and Easy Ways to Stay SafeFrom phony family emergencies to fake investments, fraudsters know all the tricks and have modern technology up their sleeves. Here's how to stay safe.
By Eric W. Bond
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I Saved Money on a Grocery Surprise Bag: Here's Why I Won’t Buy Another OneGrocery Tax Shoppers love the steep discounts on mystery grocery bundles. But the "surprise tax" sours the deal for some — including me.
By Kate Schubel
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Tech Stocks Are the Fuel for This Top Dividend FundManagers of the Capital Group Dividend Value ETF, a top Kiplinger fund pick, made a timely move during the April 2025 stock market sell-off.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Government Lawyer, 68, Loves Her Job So Much She Won't Retire"Having more than a million in my retirement account and a paid-off home, savings and no debt made me realize that I am working because I love what I do."
By Joyce Lamb
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How to Keep a Family Reunion Going for DecadesDon't just plan a one-off family reunion. Establish a legacy that lives on for generations.
By Rachael Green
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Quiz: Do You Know Your Family Reunion Personality?Quiz Every unforgettable family reunion has someone who keeps it going. What's your reunion personality?
By Kiplinger Staff
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I Wrote About Retirement for 30 Years, But I'm Still Not PreparedThe financial transition was familiar. The emotional transition caught me by surprise.
By Phil Wright, Certified Fund Specialist
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An Expert Guide to Your Financial Priorities Decade-by-DecadeThis practical guide can help you manage money as you age, from emergency funds and retirement savings to healthcare, taxes and long-term planning.
By Anthony Martin
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What's the Real Secret to Life, Liberty and Happiness?Money will only get you so far in the pursuit of happiness. Find out how to make the shift from accumulating wealth to living a life that brings you real joy.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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If AI Is Doing More of the Work, What Are You Paying Your Financial Adviser For?It's crucial to understand whether your adviser is using AI to enhance your personal experience without sacrificing the human judgment you're paying for.
By Pam Krueger
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Quiz: What’s Your Stealth Wealth Personality?
Quiz Find out what your money habits say about you. Find your stealth wealth personality in seven quick questions.
By Kiplinger Staff
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Where to Stay for the World Cup Final Near MetLife StadiumSponsored
The World Cup final comes to New Jersey on July 19. Here are the best hotels to stay at, depending on how you like to travel.
By Rachael Green
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No Heirs? Here Are 4 Ways to Spend Your Nest Egg Guilt-FreeNot planning your life around legacy, you're not alone. Why a growing wave of single and child-free retirees are unapologetically putting their own needs first.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: Trade Deficit WidensForecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
