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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
If you're searching for the best no-penalty CD rates, these top finds earn you returns as high as 4.34%.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Will 2025 Be a Good Year to Sell Your House?
Explore whether 2025 is the right time to sell your home. Learn about trends in mortgage rates, home prices, buyer demographics and economic factors shaping the housing market.
By Carla Ayers Last updated
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Are You Rich? The Average Net Worth by Age
Are you beating your peers on average net worth? Get tips from financial advisers on how to grow your wealth over time.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of September 2025
Our high-yield savings account picks earn you rates as high as 4.35%, helping you outpace inflation and grow your savings quicker.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings Our top 3-year CDs help you earn returns as high as 4%.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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5 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy Now
mutual funds No matter your investing style, the best Fidelity mutual funds offer solid active management at relatively low cost.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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The $2.5 Billion Amazon Settlement: Key Dates, Claim Eligibility and More
Amazon agrees to a historic $2.5 billion settlement over its Amazon Prime memberships. Here's what you need to know about the case and filing a claim.
By Rachael Green Published
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The 10 Best Travel Hacks Every Active Retiree Should Know
More and more retirees are hitting the road for their dream trips, and with some creative travel hacks, you can travel the world without breaking the bank.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Ask the Editor: Tax Questions on the New Tips Deduction
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer reader questions on the new tax deduction for tipped income.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Think You Know How 2025 Tax Brackets Work? Take The Quiz
Quiz Test your knowledge of IRS rules that impact how much money you keep in your wallet.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How to Add Your Favorite News Sources to Google Top Stories
Google now lets you choose which outlets you want to see more often in Top Stories. Here's how to set your preferred sources in just a few clicks.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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Home Equity in Retirement: Should You Sell, Borrow or Rent?
Learn how to preserve your property's value, tap equity for income and make smart choices about downsizing, renting, or leaving a legacy.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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Foldable Phones: Are They the Future or Just a Passing Trend?
Foldable phones offer eye-catching design and extra screen space, but not without compromises in cost, durability, and convenience. We weigh the pros and cons.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Three Striking Ways the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Affects Nursing Homes
Little-noticed provisions in the tax bill will ease requirements on nursing homes and make it harder for some patients to pay.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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A Financial Adviser's Guide to Divorce Negotiations: Civil — or Not
Whether you go through a friendly mediation or a contentious court battle, all divorce agreements need to address the same key issues.
By Tracy Byrnes, CDFA® Published
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One Family's 529 Journey: A Guide to Smart College Savings, From a Parent Who's Also a Financial Professional
529 savings plans have been key to funding my three children's college journeys. Here are some tips for saving for a loved one's education, based on my experience as a parent.
By James Martielli, CFA®, CAIA® Published
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Kiplinger Weekly Quiz: What's Happening With Stimulus Checks
Quiz Trump Accounts, LAC stock and stimulus checks were all Kiplinger stories this week — but why? How much do you know about the week's financial news?
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Here Is How Much You'll Pay for Medicare Premiums and Deductibles in 2025
Medicare premiums for 2025, and the cost of Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, and Part D premiums and deductibles, have gone up. Here is how much you'll pay in 2025.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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How to Appeal the IRMAA for Medicare Parts B and D
Medicare There’s a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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The Average Social Security Check in Every State
Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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When Will I Receive My 2025 Social Security Checks?
Find out when you can expect your 2025 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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2026 Social Security COLA July Projection Rises
In October, the SSA will reveal the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will apply to Social Security benefits next year. The COLA is an increase designed to help Social Security payments keep up with inflation.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Vanguard Money Market Funds: What You Need to Know
investing Vanguard money market funds are useful asset storage tools. Here's what you need to know about the firm's six offerings.
By Kent Thune Last updated
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Day Trading: What Is It and Why Is It So Risky?
Day trading is a strategy that looks to capitalize on short-term price fluctuations, but it's not for the faint of heart. Here's why.
By Jared Hoffmann Last updated
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Free (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 States
retirement Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, seniors and retirees can go or get back to school "on the cheap."
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic Growth
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 Last updated
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What Pet Insurance Does and Doesn’t Cover
Pet insurance can save you thousands on vet bills, but it doesn’t cover everything. Here are the key types of coverage and exclusions you need to know.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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Amazon Resale: Where Amazon Prime Returns Become Your Online Bargains
Feature Amazon Resale products may have some imperfections, but that often leads to wildly discounted prices.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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Earn Up to $700 With Marriott Bonvoy Cards From Amex
Get up to 100,000 bonus points with Marriott Bonvoy cards from American Express, plus a free night.
By Sean Jackson Last updated