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In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we help a couple weigh whether to lend their son $180K for his tuition or protect their savings.

By Maurie Backman

Reframing splurges as "intentional reallocation" of money can help you overcome spending anxiety and enhance your quality of life. Here are some suggestions.

By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®

Before you buy a vacation home, do your homework. Be realistic about mortgage rates, local regulations that limit rental options, insurance and upkeep.

By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®

Annuities have costs and limitations, but also serve a real purpose for some investors. Before dismissing them as a retirement option, find out how they work.

By Robert D. Blair, CFP®

Bonds Series I U.S. savings bonds are a popular investment, but the federal income tax consequences are anything but straightforward.

By Joy Taylor

Value stocks are super-cheap and can add some defense to your portfolio. We found some worthy names to consider now.

By Nellie S. Huang

Want to spend your hard-won retirement savings but feel guilty about it? Don't. If you can answer these three questions, you have permission to splurge.

By Donna Fuscaldo

"I feel like I got a lot better at investing when I started listening to Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger."

By Joyce Lamb

Most of these tax surprises are avoidable, but many retirees aren't ready for the shift in how and when taxes show up in retirement. These strategies can help.

By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser

When financial choices never feel settled, the issue often isn't the plan itself, but how your priorities, emotions and mindset shape the way you stick with it.

By Frank J. Legan

You can help protect your retirement by focusing on the one factor you can control — the unexpected costs of investing. Here's what to consider.

By Matt Green, Investment Adviser Representative

We'll show you how much to save in an emergency fund and strategies to help you reach your goals.

By Sean Jackson

Check out 50 tools and apps to help you jumpstart your retirement side hustle with confidence.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Smart Buying Costco gets big ups from shoppers and shopping experts alike for its high-quality products and low prices. However, it's not always the wisest choice to buy these products in bulk.

By Bob Niedt

Delta SkyMiles and American Express provide welcome offers worth up to 125,000 SkyMiles on three personal credit cards.

By Sean Jackson

credit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.

By Sean Jackson

Enjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.

By Sean Jackson

We’ve rounded up the two best airline credit card bonuses worth up to $720 to help you rack up miles, earn a companion pass and pay for your next big vacation.

By Sean Jackson

Economic Outlooks The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.

By Rodrigo Sermeño

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

Economic Forecasts Prices at the pump are coming down, but not enough to make drivers feel much relief.

By Jim Patterson

Tax Deadlines You make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS if you are self-employed or don’t have taxes withheld from your income for other reasons.

By Kelley R. Taylor

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By Cole Martin

Ultra-short bond ETFs may lack the comparative safety of money market funds, but they remain low risk and can excel when it comes to liquidity and fees.

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF

Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions for landlords who own residential rental property.

By Joy Taylor

Beyond their iconic pitch rivalry, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo share a surprisingly similar outlook on life. Here are 10 quotes that define their legendary careers.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Don't put off money conversations with your heirs. Financial education needs to start early, with hands-on opportunities to learn and make mistakes.

By Alvina Lo