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2026 Kiplinger Readers' Choice AwardsAwards The Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards celebrate the best products and services in personal finance. Read on to learn more about this year's awards.
By Lisa Gerstner
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How Can a Professor Protect Herself From Demanding Students?Students wanted to reschedule a final exam, and when their professor cited a long-standing, universal rule, they muttered about filing a grievance. What's next?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Get Free Credit Reports WeeklyCheck your credit report weekly for free as the three major credit bureaus made a pandemic-era initiative permanent.
By Lisa Gerstner
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What is FDIC Insurance? Plus Other Agencies that Protect Your MoneyFDIC, NCUA and SIPC insurance all protect your money. Learn how they work and how much each one covers.
By Emma Patch
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$425 Million Google Class Action Lawsuit: Do You Qualify for a Payout?Google was found liable for violating the privacy of 98 million users in a class action lawsuit. Are you one of them?
By Rachael Green
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Is Pet Insurance Worth It?You can fend off big veterinary bills with a policy that covers your furry companion. But is it better to just stash those premiums in an emergency fund?
By Donna Fuscaldo
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What You Will Pay for Medicare in 2026Medicare premiums for 2026, as well as the costs of Parts A, B, and D, have increased. Here's how much you'll pay in 2026.
By Donna LeValley
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Money Lessons for Kids (and Adults) From a Financial AdviserIt's never too early to get started understanding wealth — and what generations who came before you did to set you on your path.
By Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®
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Are You a Woman Who Has No Time for Financial Planning?Many women forgo financial planning because it's just another thing to add to their lengthy to-do list. Here's why you should bump it to the top of your list.
By Beth Bosworth, CFP®
