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The $2,500 Tax Break for Paying Your Student LoanTax Deductions Do you qualify for the student loan interest deduction this year?
By Katelyn Washington
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Turn Capital Gains Into Charitable Donations With a DAFAppreciated stock, IPO shares and other non-cash assets can be among the most powerful charitable gifts you can make — if you know how to donate them.
By Caleb Lund, CAP®
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How to Spot a Bad Landlord Before You Hand Over Your MoneyWhat do you know about your landlord? Not much, I'll bet, and that could cost you. You can learn from this woman's interaction with a very bad landlord.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: July Dip is TemporaryEconomic Forecasts E-Commerce sales dropped in July after Prime Day was moved to June.
By David Payne
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Thinking About Cutting Your 401(k) Contributions? 6 Reasons to ReconsiderLowering your 401(k) contributions might solve a short-term cash squeeze, but it carries long-term costs, including these six.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Five Questions About SpaceX’s Computer Chip AmbitionsThe Kiplinger Letter SpaceX plans to build the largest chip manufacturing facility in the world. Here are some key questions about Terafab.
By John Miley
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Should You Upsize When College and Retirement Collide?With $4 million saved, a couple wants a bigger home for their teens before retiring in eight years. In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, advisers reveal why it’s risky — and smart alternatives.
By Maurie Backman
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Why Kiplinger Readers Recommend the Capital One Venture Rewards CardIf you're looking for a travel card that offers flexible travel redemptions, ample perks and a lower annual fee, here's the favorite among Kiplinger readers.
By Sean Jackson
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6 Really Old Money Lessons That Are Still Relevant TodayWhile the world has evolved over the past 250 years, these financial principles from the founding fathers still offer a playbook for building wealth today.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
