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Student Loan Tax Traps to Avoid in 2026Student Loans Student loan policy and some key tax rules have changed in recent years. Here's what you need to know.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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6 Innovative Ways to Earn Extra Income in RetirementFrom monetizing garage space to selling niche expertise, retirees are boosting cash flow on their own terms.
By Maurie Backman
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Why We Can't Weld Our Way Out of an AI Employment CrisisWhen AI replaces white-collar jobs, workers will be told to "learn a trade." But where's the support for the financial and emotional challenges that causes?
By Jennifer Schwab Wangers
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5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I RetiredNot only can these insights save you a boatload of stress later in life, but they can help ensure that you have a happy retirement.
By Pam Krueger
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The $2,500 Tax Break for Paying Your Student LoanTax Deductions Do you qualify for the student loan interest deduction this year?
By Katelyn Washington
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Turn Capital Gains Into Charitable Donations With a DAFAppreciated stock, IPO shares and other non-cash assets can be among the most powerful charitable gifts you can make — if you know how to donate them.
By Caleb Lund, CAP®
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How to Spot a Bad Landlord Before You Hand Over Your MoneyWhat do you know about your landlord? Not much, I'll bet, and that could cost you. You can learn from this woman's interaction with a very bad landlord.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: July Dip is TemporaryEconomic Forecasts E-Commerce sales dropped in July after Prime Day was moved to June.
By David Payne
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Thinking About Cutting Your 401(k) Contributions? 6 Reasons to ReconsiderLowering your 401(k) contributions might solve a short-term cash squeeze, but it carries long-term costs, including these six.
By Donna Fuscaldo
