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T-Mobile Senior Phone Plans: Are The Perks Worth the Price?
Many mobile providers offer deals for seniors. T-Mobile has three phone plans for people 55 and older. We review the plans, the perks and the pricing.
By Sean Jackson
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Could Your Family Live on One Income? What It Takes in Each State
Raising a family on one paycheck may feel out of reach. But new data shows where a single income can still support a stay-at-home parent and where it is most difficult.
By Paige Cerulli
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Should we fund our grandchild's 529 or our retirement?
We're 54 with $1.8 million saved. My wife wants to start a college fund for our grandchild, but I think we should keep funding our retirement. Who is right?
By Maurie Backman
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Buying a Home This Year? 3 Moves to Make Before the Next Fed Meeting
A few smart financial moves now can help you qualify for better mortgage terms and act quickly if the market shifts.
By Choncé Maddox
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5G Home Internet Is Challenging Cable. What It Means for Your Internet Bill
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Cable once dominated home broadband. Now expanding 5G home internet is giving households another option to consider as technology and competition evolve.
By Carla Ayers
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My First $1 Million: Retired Physician, 52, Chicago
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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5 Legal 'Loopholes' the IRS Wishes You Didn't Know
From opening stealth retirement accounts to strategic charitable giving, there are plenty of ways you can cut your taxes every year, and they're perfectly legit.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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Want to Quit the 9-to-5? This 8-Point Plan Can Get You There
Leaving your job to step out on your own is doable, but you'll need a concrete financial plan to get there. This checklist can see you through the process.
By Anthony Martin
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Frustrated With Your Medicare Advantage Plan? You’re Not Alone
Medicare Advantage plans scored lower in overall satisfaction among members in 2025. Eroding trust and policy confusion drove the drop in customer satisfaction.
By Donna LeValley
