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An End-of-Year Investing Checklist
December is a great time to get your portfolios in order. Investors can follow this checklist to assess what changes they may or may not need to make.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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Got $100 to Gamble? These Penny Stocks Could Be Worth the Ride
Volatile penny stocks are high-risk plays with potentially high rewards. If you have $100 you can afford to lose, these three names are worth a look.
By Jeff Reeves
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Being an Executor is a Thankless Job: Do It Well Anyway
You can be a "good" executor of an estate, even though carrying out someone's final wishes can be challenging.
By Adam Shell
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Question: Are You Planning for a 20- or 30-Year Retirement?
You probably should be planning for a much longer retirement than you are. To avoid running out of retirement savings, you really need to make a plan.
By Bryan Pinsky
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How to Steer Clear of the Medicare Tax Torpedo
Better beware, because if you go even $1 over an important income threshold, your Medicare premiums could rise exponentially due to IRMAA surcharges.
By John J. Gardner, IAR
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Having No Life Insurance Is Like Driving Without a Seat Belt
Life insurance is that boring-but-crucial thing you really need to get now so that your family doesn't have to launch a GoFundMe when you're gone.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings Achieve your savings goals and outpace inflation with our top 3-year CDs picks.
By Sean Jackson
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Why Turning 65 Isn't What It Used to Be, According to an Expert
With more than 4 million people turning 65 in 2025, an expert in psychology and aging explains why so many of them are thriving like never before.
By Sandra Block
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The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of December 2025
Our high-yield savings account picks earn you rates as high as 4.35%, helping you outpace inflation and grow your savings quicker.
By Sean Jackson
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
If you want to achieve short-term savings goals, these are the best options to consider. Best of all, they are fee-free.
By Sean Jackson
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How Do I Gift Stocks?
Making presents of investments can benefit those who receive as well as those who give. Here's how to gift stocks this holiday season.
By Coryanne Hicks
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15 Money-Saving Travel Tips for Retirees
travel Globetrotting in your golden years doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are some ways to cut down on your travel expenses.
By Jackie Stewart
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5 Types of Gifts the IRS Won’t Tax: Even If They’re Big
Gift Tax Several categories of gifts don’t count toward annual gift tax limits. Here's what you need to know.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The Best Small-Cap ETFs to Buy
ETFs The best small-cap ETFs offer a contrarian way to potentially outperform the market over the long term.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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The 'Scrooge' Strategy: How to Turn Your Old Junk Into a Tax Deduction
Tax Deductions We break down the IRS rules for non-cash charitable contributions. Plus, here's a handy checklist before you donate to charity this year.
By Kate Schubel
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Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks for Retirees and People Over 65
Tax Breaks If you're over 65, don't miss out on these overlooked tax breaks for retirees.
By Kevin McCormally
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What to expect from the global economy in 2026
The Kiplinger Letter Economic growth across the globe will be highly uneven, with some major economies accelerating while others hit the brakes.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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What You Need to Do With Your 401(k) Before 2025 Is Over
Sponsored by Savant Wealth Management
Before 2025 ends, check your 401(k) contributions, investments, and catch-up eligibility to lock in this year’s tax savings and employer match.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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3 Year-End Tax Moves You Can't Afford to Miss
Don't miss out on this prime time to maximize contributions to your retirement accounts, do Roth conversions and capture investment gains.
By Daniel Razvi, Esquire
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A Tax Diversification Strategy for Your Retirement Income
Spreading savings across three "tax buckets" — pretax, Roth and taxable — can help give retirees the flexibility to control when and how much taxes they pay.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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The Average Retirement Savings by Age: Are You Keeping Up?
Think you may have more retirement savings than your peers? Here's your answer.
By Donna LeValley
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The Average Social Security Check in Every State
Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
By Donna LeValley
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Best Stocks to Buy for a Fed Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve cut rates again at its December meeting, and lower borrowing costs could boost these large-cap stocks.
By Jeff Reeves
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What is the IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)?
IRMAA is a surcharge added to your Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage premiums if your income is above a certain level. Here's what you need to know.
By Donna LeValley
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now That the Fed Just Cut Rates?
The Fed just cut rates, so mortgage refinance rates will be cheaper. Should you act now, or wait?
By Donna LeValley
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Find Your Monthly Payment With This Mortgage Calculator
Tools With our mortgage calculator, you can easily determine your monthly mortgage payment.
By Carla Ayers
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I'm retired with $2.2 million. Should I give my shifts to a young coworker?
Should she quit her job so a struggling young colleague can take her shifts? We asked certified financial planners for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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How Do You Pay off Credit Card Debt?
Making Your Money Last Pay off credit card debt with these tried-and-true strategies.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
