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What Fed Rate Cuts Mean For Fixed-Income Investors
The Fed's rate-cutting campaign has the fixed-income market set for an encore of Q4 2024.
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My First $1 Million: Oil Industry Engineering Manager, 67
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
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Pickleball Injuries are Getting Out of Hand for Some Adults
As more older adults take up pickleball, injuries are on the rise. Here's how you can lower your risk and still have a ball.
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Bubble-Wrapping Our Kids Robbed Them of Resilience. Now What?
By raising them to think they're amazing no matter what and lifting them over obstacles, we left them unprepared to work in the real world.
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If You're a High Earner, You Need an 18-Month Safety Net
No job seems to be safe in this age of AI. If you make a larger-than-usual salary, then you need to have a larger-than-usual emergency fund. Here's why.
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Are You Prepared to Live Longer? MIT AgeLab Answers Questions
A new measure of longevity readiness indicates that for many Americans, the answer is no — and suggests what is needed to get on track.
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Must-Have Travel Essentials and Packing Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Trips
Feature Explore stress-free holiday travel hacks for visiting family this season! From packing tips to must-have travel essentials, make your journey comfortable and hassle-free.
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Roth 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2026
retirement plans The Roth 401(k) contribution limit for 2026 has increased, and workers who are 50 and older can save even more.
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Here's What You'd Have If You Invested $1,000 Into Qualcomm Stock 20 Years Ago
Qualcomm stock has been a big disappointment for truly long-term investors.
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Should You Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth After 60?
retirement You can convert an IRA to a Roth no matter how old you are. But if the conversion boosts your income, it could have tax consequences.
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3 Buy-Rated Bargain Stocks to Buy This Holiday Season
Feature Investors can find bargain stocks in this raging bull market if they know where to look.
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Low-Tax States for 'Middle-Class' Families in 2026
State Tax Here are the best states for families with middle incomes (due to low tax burdens).
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Ask the Editor: Roth Conversions and Tax Planning
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on how to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.
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Why I Trust These Trillion-Dollar Stocks
The top-heavy nature of the S&P 500 should make any investor nervous, but there's still plenty to like in these trillion-dollar stocks.
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I'm retiring with $3.3 million at age 65 and don't want to touch my portfolio's principal. Is this possible?
We ask financial professionals for advice.
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Teaching Moments for Your Child While Holiday Shopping
Now is a prime time to teach your child some financial literacy and consider focusing on experiences rather than spending hard-earned money on material gifts.
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How to Maximize Your Generosity Before the 2026 Cap Kicks In
With the OBBB set to dramatically change charitable tax deductions in 2026, donors might want to consolidate gifts into 2025 to lock in current tax benefits.
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Snowbirds: Avoid These 3 Sneaky Insurance Issues
Before snowbirds depart for their winter retreat, they should check their insurance coverage for surprises that might arise, or else be on the hook for repairs.
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Hang in There With This Value Fund
Patience is required for investors in the Dodge & Cox Stock Fund, but its long-term outperformance proves it's worth the wait.
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8 Dividend Funds to Consider Now
These dividend funds deliver a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks.
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How to Make the Most of Your Charitable Giving on a Budget
Maximizing the charitable donations you plan to make this year can help your financial plan stay on track and help give the most to the causes you care about.
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3 Steps to See You and Your Heirs Through a Wealth Transfer
Both givers and receivers need to be seriously strategic about communicating, understanding tax efficiency and leveraging smart money moves.
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Frontier’s GoWild! Annual Flight Pass: Is the $349 All‑You‑Can‑Fly Deal Worth It?
Frontier’s GoWild! Pass offers unlimited flights for $349, but blackout dates, standby rules and fees apply. See who benefits and if it’s worth it.
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Traditional IRA Basics: 10 Things to Know to Build Wealth
Basics A traditional IRA can be a powerful retirement-savings tool but you need to understand contribution limits, RMDs, rules for beneficiaries under the SECURE Act and more.
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Pass the Turkey, and Then Let's Talk About Estate Plans
Thanksgiving could be a good time to let your family members know the details of your estate plan. Here's how you could get the conversation started.
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Why Prepaying Your Retirement Dreams Might Be a Financial Game Changer
He bought his retirement home more than a decade before he plans to retire. Was it the right move?
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My $1.2 million vacation home has a $360K mortgage. I don't need my upcoming $45K RMD. Should I use it to pay down the mortgage?
We asked wealth planners for advice.
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4 Strategies for Older Adults to Cut Property Taxes
Before you settle your next property tax bill, make sure you're taking full advantage of these tax breaks for older homeowners across the US.
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Unwrapping Your Estate Plan for Your Kids: The Best Gift
The holidays offer families a perfect opportunity to discuss important, often difficult topics like long-term care, estate plans and legacy.
