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Is Your Car Making You a Distracted Driver?
You do your best to stay focused on the road, but some features on newer cars are demanding more and more of your attention.
By Rachael Green
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How a Milwaukee Insurance Adjustor Hit $1M and Retired at 59
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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April Brings Showers, Flowers and Your Financial Fitness Plan
These actionable strategies — covering wealth transfer, investments and communication — can help you build a life and legacy that reflects your values.
By Mindy Neira, CFP®, ChSNC®
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529 Plan Contribution Limits for 2026
Each state sets 529 plan contribution limits, which range from $235,000 to slightly more than $600,000..
By Kathryn Pomroy
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529 Plans: Everything You Need to Know
529 Plans 529 plans offer convenience and potential tax benefits when saving for education. That said, there are still a range of rules you’ll need to know (and follow).
By Elaine Silvestrini
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United Airlines to Raise Baggage Fees
United joins other airlines in announcing higher baggage fees and other price hikes to offset rising jet fuel costs.
By Rachael Green
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The 12 Travel Tips Every Retiree Needs to Know
Traveling in retirement is a dream for many people. Here are 12 practical tips to help make that dream a reality
By Daniel Bortz
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Sell, Borrow or Stay? How to Use Home Equity in Retirement
Learn how to preserve your property's value, tap equity for income and make smart choices about downsizing, renting or leaving a legacy.
By Choncé Maddox
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Why the Ultra-Rich Still Lose Sleep Over Money
A look inside the lesser-known financial anxieties of ultra-high-net-worth individuals — and what those fears reveal about markets, policy, and wealth strategy.
By Choncé Maddox
