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13 Home Features That Add Value and Speed Up a Sale
home Thinking about selling your house? Here are 13 home features potential buyers crave right now.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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The 25 Best No-Load Mutual Funds You Can Buy
mutual funds The key to building wealth long-term is buying high-quality, no-load mutual funds run by seasoned stock pickers. Here are our favorites.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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Turn Your Retirement Hobby into Income: The Pros and Cons
Earn extra cash from a retirement hobby or passion project. Here's what you need to know before making a commitment.
By Maurie Backman Last updated
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Tariffs, Inflation, Uncertainty, Oh My: How to Feel Less Stressed About Finances Now, Really
Tariffs, high prices and an uncertain economy getting you down? These steps can help.
By Janna Herron Published
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Four Luxury Spa Resorts for Well-Heeled Travelers
We hand-picked these U.S. luxury spa resorts for their serenity, amenities and dedication to the comfort of older travelers.
By Christy Bieber Last updated
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The Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual Funds
The Kiplinger 25 The Kiplinger 25 is a list of our top no-load mutual funds that have proven capable of weathering any storm.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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Three Veterans Charities to Support As Charitable Season Starts
If you're looking for a worthwhile cause to support for Veterans Day and beyond, consider these three highly rated charities that support veterans and their families.
By Emma Patch Published
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Your Estate Plan Isn't Complete Until You've Done These Steps
Congratulations on getting your estate plan in order. Now, you need to communicate the relevant details to ensure your plan is effectively carried out.
By Denise McClain, JD, CPA Published
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A Nightmare for Parents: Navigating Tenant Rights in a Crisis
This family's story illustrates how important it is to get help sooner rather than later and highlights the complexities of tenant rights and legal protections.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Four Reasons to Roll Over Your 401(k) into an IRA (And Four Reasons Not To)
401(k)s We tell you when it makes sense to move your 401(k) account to an IRA — and when it’s smart to stay put.
By Sandra Block Last updated
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15 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter
home There are many ways to prepare your home for winter, which will help keep you safe and warm and save on housing and utility costs.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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New York Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore New York's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how New York compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Estate Planning for Millionaires: Teamwork, Trusts and Taxes
Estate planning for millionaires and high-net-worth families is a serious business. Set up your team, paperwork and tax plan to pass down wealth.
By Deborah Yao Last updated
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Tax Benefits of Hiring Your Kids Plus IRS Rules to Follow
Tax Breaks Hiring your child can potentially lower your tax bill and help kids develop skills, but there are some rules you need to know — and follow.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Most Expensive States for Retired Military Service Members
Retirement Veterans can keep more of their military retirement pay by avoiding these high-taxed, most expensive states for retired service members.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Do You Stop Paying Taxes on Social Security at a Certain Age?
Social Security There’s some confusion over whether you can escape taxes on Social Security benefits based on age.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Texas Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Texas's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Texas compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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New Mexico Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore New Mexico's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how New Mexico compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Home Depot Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Home Depot stock has been a buy-and-hold banger for truly long-term investors.
By Dan Burrows Published
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I Need to Free Up $1,000 in My Monthly Budget, and I've Already Given Up Starbucks and Dining Out. What Else Can I Do?
Here are some creative ways to save up to $1,000 a month, even if you feel like you've already made all of the obvious cuts.
By Rachael Green Published
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Steps to Get You Through the Open Enrollment Jungle at Work
Wondering how to survive open enrollment this year? Arm yourself with these tools to cut through the process and get the best workplace benefits for you.
By Mike Dullaghan, AIF® Published
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What You Learn Becoming Your Mother's Financial Caregiver
Writer and certified financial planner Beth Pinsker talks to Kiplinger about caring for her mother and her new book.
By Cameron Huddleston Published
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I want to help pay for my grandkids' college. Should I make a lump-sum 529 plan contribution or spread funds out evenly through the years?
We asked a college savings professional and a financial planning expert for their advice.
By Maurie Backman Published
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Seven Moves for High-Net-Worth People Before End of 2025
It's time to focus on how they can potentially reduce their taxes, align their finances with family goals and build their financial confidence for the new year.
By Brooke Jackson, CFP® Published
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I'm a CFP: These Are the Seven Tiers of Retirement Well-Being
Let's apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs to financial planning to create a guide for ranking financial priorities.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
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Four Military Benefits That Have Helped My Family
Military life can be challenging for servicemembers and their families, but they're offered some significant financial benefits to help cushion the blow.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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My First $1 Million: Retiree From Sales Industry, 73, South Carolina
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 Published
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Why More Americans Are Redefining Retirement, Just Like I Did
Retirement readiness requires more than just money. You have a lot of decisions to make about what kind of life you want to live and how to make it happen.
By Chris Blunt Published
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2026 is Almost Here: Is Your Portfolio Ready for These Investing Changes?
A possible stock market bubble. Trump accounts. Tokenized stocks. These are just three developments investors need to be aware of in the coming months.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Published
