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Car Insurance Garaging Rules ExplainedWhere you park your car could impact your insurance and trigger fines.
By Paige Cerulli
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Are You ‘Spaving’?It feels like a win at checkout, but these common deals can quietly drain your budget.
By Paige Cerulli
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From a Late Career Start to Making $8 Million: A Minnesota Retiree's Story"Being in sales, you are always one quarter or two quarters away from being out of a job. For the security of my family, I always made sure I had a safety net."
By Joyce Lamb
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How Grandparents Can Help with Education ExpensesBefore paying for your grandkids' education, it's important to consider how to help them without risking your own retirement. Here are 10 things to think about.
By Jennifer Waters
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These Cities Have the Most Dangerous Drivers — and It Could Cost YouA new list shows the cities where you're most likely to encounter collisions, making them dangerous places to drive. That factor could also raise your insurance costs.
By Sean Jackson
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CDs vs Bonds: Which Is Better for You?If you're considering CDs vs bonds, here's a breakdown of how each works.
By Donna LeValley
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: April 2026If 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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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts April 2026 — Earn 4.20%High-yield savings account options Kiplinger has found that offer rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
By Sean Jackson
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9 Things You'll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit BoxSafe Storage Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
By Bob Niedt
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