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Why I Love Roth IRAs and Roth ConversionsRoth IRAs truly are a gift from the government. Here's why you should take advantage of them while tax rates are at historic lows.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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The Best Jumbo CD Rates to Lock In NowThese jumbo CDs can help you earn thousands in interest while locking in competitive rates, with terms as short as six months.
By Sean Jackson
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The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — November 2026Kiplinger has found high-yield savings accounts offering rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
By Sean Jackson
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How to Manage Money Like a Millionaire: Smart Wealth-Building StrategiesManage money like a millionaire. Learn the savings, investment and financial planning strategies used by high-net-worth individuals to build lasting wealth.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: November 2026Skip the monthly fees and earn up to 4.20% APY with these high-yield savings accounts.
By Sean Jackson
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11 Ways to Grow Your WealthBy setting up a solid investment strategy, creating a budget, boosting your income, and making other smart moves, you can design a blueprint to reach your goals.
By Ella Vincent
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Has Your Doctor Been Flagged for Medicare Fraud? Here’s How to TellMedicare fraud threatens your health and wallet through bogus care and phantom billing. Here is what to do if your doctor is flagged.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Why 'We Could Have Been Killed!' Doesn't Mean You Can SueA couple wanted to sue an auto dealership for a negligent repair they said could have proved fatal. Their claim had no legal basis. Then it took a darker turn.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Why Adult Children Choose EstrangementMillions of parents are being cut off by their grown children. Experts explain what went wrong — and the only realistic path back.
By Alina Tugend
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5 Costly Inherited IRA Mistakes That Drain Your AccountWhether you're leaving your heirs an IRA or expect to inherit one, understanding withdrawal rules now will help ensure the IRS doesn't get a generous share.
By Eric W. Bond
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How to Grow Your Business During Economic UncertaintyGrowth-minded companies shouldn't wait for the economy to improve before going ahead with plans to expand. The real risk to the business is doing nothing.
By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?The Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help cover benefits, are projected to deplete their surpluses. What happens when this safety net faces a shortfall?
By Elaine Silvestrini
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32 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2026business Check out these cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks this year.
By Bob Niedt
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Is It Still Worth Opening a High-Yield Savings Account After the Fed's Decision?The Fed held interest rates steady in October. Here's why a high-yield savings account could still be a smart move for your money.
By Sean Jackson
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The Social Security Glitch That Freezes Your Cash, Medicare, and IdentityAs many as 12,000 people a year are mistakenly declared dead by the SSA, stopping their Social Security and Medicare benefits cold. Here's what to do if it happens to you.
By Donna LeValley
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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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How Much Will Social Security's 2032 Shortfall Cost You?The SS trust fund will be insolvent in 2032 and will have to reduce benefits by 22%. Here is how much more you need to save to cover the shortfall, by age.
By Donna LeValley
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement IncomeRetirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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States That Don't Tax Pension IncomeRetirement Taxes More than a dozen states don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Alaska Tax Guide 2026State Tax Explore Alaska's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Alaska compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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District of Columbia Tax GuideState Tax Explore the District of Columbia's tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how District of Columbia compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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The Best 3-Year CDs: Earn Up to 4.60%Savings Compare top CD rates, minimum deposits and early withdrawal penalties to grow your savings.
By Sean Jackson
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Most Expensive States for Retired Military Service MembersRetirement Veterans can keep more of their military retirement pay by avoiding these high-taxed, most expensive states for retired service members.
By Katelyn Washington
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Military Veterans Tax Benefits: What You Need to KnowTax Breaks Veterans may be eligible for certain federal and state tax benefits.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Did I Miss My Chance to Do a Roth Conversion?This week's Wealth Wise advice column consults financial experts on managing Roth conversions in your 70s and beyond.
By Maurie Backman
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Cash Balance Plans & 401(k)s for Business OwnersMost business owners stop at a 401(k), but you have other valuable pre-tax options, including cash balance plans. Just be sure to act before December 31.
By Mitchell Monson, CEP®
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Could an Incentive Trust Help Your Child Find Their Way?An carefully structured incentive trust can encourage adult children to be more responsible by only distributing an inheritance when they reach specific goals.
By Klaus Gottlieb, Esq.
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The Only 5 Investment Funds You Really Need, According to Wall Street ExpertsWe asked Wall Street experts to name the five investment funds you really need.
By Simon Constable
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QQQ vs SPY: What $1,000 Invested 20 Years Ago Is Worth NowMega-cap tech and communications stocks deliver outsized rewards — and greater risk.
By Dan Burrows
