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How Much Savings Do You Actually Need to Feel Financially Secure? Start With These 3 Benchmarks
From your first $1,000 cushion to a full emergency fund, here's how to build savings in stages and why each level matters.
By Choncé Maddox
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The Wealth-Building Roadmap That Works at Any Age
A phase-based approach tied to your finances — not your birth year — can help you build wealth whether you’re just starting out or catching up.
By Paige Cerulli
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My First $1 Million: Banking Executive, 37, Nashville
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
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Small Splurges That Won't Derail Your Retirement
With decades of growth ahead, your 40s aren't just for saving. We asked financial advisers how to enjoy your income now without compromising your nest egg.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Do You Need Renters Insurance?
insurance If you're asking yourself, "do I need renters insurance?," learn from my experience about why the coverage is worth it.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley
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10 Decluttering Books That Can Help You Downsize Without Regret
From managing a lifetime of belongings to navigating family dynamics, these expert-backed books offer practical guidance for anyone preparing to downsize.
By Carla Ayers
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New Ways to Keep Your Online Accounts Safe
As cybercrime evolves, the strategies you use to protect yourself need to evolve, too.
By Martha C. White
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Can Your Car Insurance Add Strangers to Your Policy? A Florida Class Action Lawsuit Could Decide
A Florida driver says GEICO added complete strangers to her car insurance policy and jacked up premiums as a result.
By Rachael Green
