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Best Rewards Credit Cards
The best rewards credit cards provide generous perks on everyday purchases, helping you protect your money from rising prices. Here are Kiplinger's top picks.
By Sean Jackson
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: January 2026
If you want to achieve short-term savings goals, these are the best options to consider. Best of all, they're fee-free.
By Sean Jackson
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The Best No-Penalty CD Rates: January 2026
No-penalty CDs provide a high return while giving you the flexibility to access your cash whenever needed. Check out Kiplinger's top choices.
By Sean Jackson
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts January 2026 — Earn 4.35%
High-yield savings account options Kiplinger has found offer rates up to 4.35%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
By Sean Jackson
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6 Expensive Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Here are expensive travel mistakes people make, including insurance, unnecessary fees and more.
By Daniel Bortz
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2026 To-Do List: 7 Best Financial Moves to Make for a Happy New Year
Checklist of 7 Easy Things You Can Do In 2026 To Improve And Secure Your Finances
By Donna LeValley
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Tip: Ways to Track Your Credit Card Rewards
Here are the best strategies and apps to help you stay current with your credit card rewards.
By Ella Vincent
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Do You Have an Insurance Coverage Gap for Your Valuables?
Standard homeowners insurance usually has strict limits on high-value items, so you should formally "schedule" these valuable possessions with your insurer.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here are some of the best 30-year mortgage rates today as they've started slowly going down.
By Carla Ayers
