Features

Signing up for Medicare can be complicated, and mistakes can be costly. Let's demystify these five Medicare myths to avoid expensive penalties.

By Donna LeValley

How did your 401(k) balance rank vs savers your age in the fourth quarter? Learn the keys to building a retirement account that will last a lifetime.

By Adam Shell

Travel Tax Going somewhere? Use what gets left behind to your advantage on your 2026 vacation.

By Kate Schubel

We asked financial advisers whether this 62-year-old should take the six-month buyout and retire, or work a few more years.

By Donna Fuscaldo

The "alt-first" strategy swaps out bonds for high-end private investments that keep your wealth growing regardless of what the stock market does.

By Adam Bergman

If you're feeling that your finances aren't where they should be, make sure you're using the right benchmarks to measure your progress.

By Ronnie Thompson

In a crowded market, active ETFs stand out as a versatile solution, generating income and growth for clients, while retaining flexibility for advisers.

By Nicholas W. Puncer, CFA®, CFP®

Residency in a second country can expand a company's global mobility, deepen its hiring pool, diversify suppliers and establish alternative production sites.

By Marco Permunian

Buying a second home during retirement, especially if your savings are solid, can improve your lifestyle or be a strategic financial choice. But it requires meticulous planning.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Life insurance can do more than just provide for your heirs — here's how to maximize your policy while you’re still here.

By Laura Gariepy

The Senate has confirmed President Trump's nominee, and though he can't cut rates all by himself, there are three things Kevin Warsh can do to change the Fed.

By David Dittman

This early-retirement hack lets you tap your retirement savings without tax penalties, helping bridge the gap to Social Security. But you must plan well.

By Jacob Schroeder

Quiz Take our 10-question quiz to test your understanding of the critical milestones and decisions you'll encounter as you turn 65.

By Donna LeValley

Understanding the changes happening to Medicare in 2026 will help you work out whether original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan is best for you.

By Donna LeValley

Apple agreed to a $250 million settlement tied to delayed Siri AI features. Here’s who may qualify for payments.

By Paige Cerulli

Should we sign up for a Health Savings Account (HSA) and embrace even more healthcare paperwork? We'd rather plan vacations than track receipts.

By Maurie Backman

Diligent savers who take steps to capitalize on these tax-saving opportunities can keep more of their wealth and even help build a tax-efficient legacy.

By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®

Retirement plans that are properly engineered have less chance of collapsing under the weight of increased longevity and other stresses. Will yours stand up?

By Stephen Schmitt

Many retirees have made Florida their home, but is it right for you? Where you choose to set up your retirement life means considering more than the weather.

By Chris Dixon, RFC®

tech stocks Artificial intelligence is the catalyst for what many observers recognize as a fourth industrial revolution. Here are the best AI stocks to buy right now.

By Tom Taulli

retirement Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online.

By Bob Niedt

Kiplinger Forecasts In the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.

By David Payne

Economic Forecasts The inflation report for May will show a jump in prices for the third month. Headline inflation should rise above 4.0%.

By David Payne

Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.

By Bob Niedt

Awards The Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards celebrate the best products and services in personal finance. Read on to learn more about this year's awards.

By Lisa Gerstner

The Rule of 55 lets you access your 401(k) retirement funds early. When paired with other strategies, it could help you kiss the office goodbye.

By Jacob Schroeder

High Net Worth Tax IRS collections are obligations, not donations. Discover how ultra-wealthy households shield fortunes from ordinary rates and how you might, too.

By Kate Schubel