Features
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70 Valuable Things You Can Get for FreeOnly one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
By Bob Niedt
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5 Investing Lessons from the Knicks' Championship WinAs the Knicks prepare to celebrate with a ticker-tape parade, we take their hard-fought lessons to the trading floor.
By Alexandra Svokos
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You’ve Mastered Asset Allocation — Now It’s Time for Asset LocationIn our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, a 66-year-old retiree learns how strategically placing your stocks, bonds, and cash can save you thousands.
By Maurie Backman
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How 2026's Retirement Rule Changes Have Shifted Your SavingsSponsored by American National
Retirement planning in 2026 has come with new contribution limits, tax breaks and healthcare changes. Here's what savers and retirees need to know.
By Jacob Schroeder
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6 Ways to Make Economy Feel Like Business ClassYou don't need a premium ticket to enjoy a better flight. These simple upgrades can add comfort and convenience to your next trip.
By Rachael Green
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Kiplinger's Investing Playbook for the Second Half of 2026Corporate profits are coming in hot, and for now, that trumps war, inflation and a host of other worries. Here's our guide for where to invest now.
By Anne Kates Smith
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What You Need to Know About Money Market AccountsThe term "money market" has become a catch-all description for a variety of interest-bearing products that follow different rules.
By David Milstead
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Whole Life Insurance: Stealth Retirement Tool or Waste of Money?It may seem like everyone wants to sell you a whole life insurance policy. Is it worth it as a retirement savings hack?
By Maurie Backman
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How Roth Conversions Can Help Your Family Avoid an IRA Tax TrapYour spouse and children could be bumped into higher tax brackets if you leave them a substantial sum in an IRA. Partial Roth conversions now can help.
By Craig Kirsner, Investment Adviser Representative
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The 3 Pillars You Need Before You Build Your Estate PlanEffective estate planning is built on proactive "life planning" that manages investments, taxes and long-term care so you're able to leave a lasting legacy.
By John Vandergriff
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Entrepreneurs are Missing This Wealth-Building OpportunityBusiness owners should start exit and estate planning years before a potential sale. Waiting until the deal is on the table can cost you millions in taxes.
By Bill Baynard
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How to Learn to Stop Worrying About the Gift Tax and Give Your Kids Money AlreadyYou have to let the IRS know about large gifts, but tax consequences aren't a concern for most families.
By Sandra Block
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'Streamflation' is Costing You. Here's How to Save Without Missing Your Favorite ShowsSubscribing to Netflix, Hulu and other popular services keeps getting more costly. Use our guide to watch the shows and movies you love at the right price.
By Mallika Mitra
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10 Cheapest Places to Live in ArizonaProperty Tax Moving to Arizona? Here's where to buy for the lowest property tax bills in the state.
By Kate Schubel
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5 Costly RMD Mistakes That Will Put a Dent in Your SavingsLike your golden years, RMDs creep up on you quicker than you think. Planning ahead can prevent you (and your heirs) getting hit with penalties and extra taxes.
By Larry Martin, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
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5 Questions 1031 Exchangers Should Ask Before Buying a DST1031 exchange investors have more options than ever to build their portfolios. Here are the risks and questions to ask when choosing sponsors to work with.
By Daniel Goodwin
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Does Your Estate Plan Have a Context Gap?Traditional estate planning is excellent at handling the transfer of assets, but often doesn't explain the reasons why you did it the way you did.
By Teresa Green
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5 Retirement Conversations Couples Must Have Ahead of TimeTwo people can spend years saving for retirement and never once discuss what they actually want from it. A few hard conversations now can prevent trouble later.
By Michael Pappis, CFP®
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You've Spent a Lifetime Amassing Your Stuff. Here's How to Get Rid of It.Key tips to tackle decluttering (before someone has to do it for you).
By Kim Clark
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Master the Art of Spending in RetirementMany people find it tough to shift from saving to tapping wealth once they stop work. Here's how to enjoy your money more — without fear of running out.
By Diane Harris
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From Family History to Daily Habits: 4 Signs Longevity Is on Your SidePlanning for a long retirement is a high-stakes math problem. Check these 4 longevity green flags to see if you have the habits and the history to beat the averages.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Fed Zeppelin: 5 Songs That Explain the Biggest Central Bank in the WorldJimmy Page and Robert Plant have a lot to say about Donald Trump, Kevin Warsh and "regime change" at the Fed.
By David Dittman
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From Paper Routes to $1M: One Dallas CFO's Financial Journey"My dad told me how he saved and what stocks provided, then casually left annual reports out where I could start looking at them at an early age."
By Joyce Lamb
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The Potential Complications of Working Past Retirement AgeA growing number of Americans are working past retirement age. But what happens to Social Security, tax and healthcare when you keep on working?
By Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC®
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2 Awkward Talks to Have With Your Kids Before They're 18The teenage years are tricky for kids and parents, but they're the right time to start talking openly about money and what you'd do in a medical emergency.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU
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To Close the Wealth Gap, Teach Your Children WellKids who grow up with savings accounts are more likely to learn the basics of managing and investing — and more likely to attend college.
By Melanie Mortimer
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Latest Inflation Data Keeps 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast HighAs inflation persists, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has dropped slightly to 3.8% — a 0.1% decrease compared to the April estimate.
By Donna LeValley
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8 George Carlin Quotes Retirees Should Live ByThe master of comedy was famously cynical, but his raw philosophy offers a surprising blueprint for your golden years.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Should You Buy SPCX Stock?The massive SpaceX IPO has come and gone, with SPCX stock now trading on the Nasdaq.
By Karee Venema
