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Do You Need Flood Insurance? I'm an Insurance Expert, and Here's Where You Can Get It
Standard homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, so you might need separate flood insurance, which you can get either through FEMA or private companies. Here are the details.
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I'm an Investment Professional: These Are the Three Money Tips I'm Giving My College Grad
College grads can help set themselves up for financial independence by focusing on emergency savings, opting into a 401(k) at work (if it's offered) and disciplined, long-term investing.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Are you looking for the best no-fee high-yield savings rates? Our top picks earn you 4.35%.
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
The best jumbo CD rates earn you a return as high as 4.5%. See our top choices.
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
If you're searching for the best no-penalty CD rates, these top finds earn you returns as high as 4.34%.
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Quiz: How much do you know about Medicare?
Quiz Try your hand at our Kiplinger Medicare quiz. All the answers can be found in our Medicare articles so, if you're a regular reader, you'll have no trouble...
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings Our top 3-year CDs help you earn returns as high as 4%.
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings The best CD rates earn you up to 4.50%, allowing you to outpace inflation and reach your savings goal fast. See our top picks.
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What You Should Leave Out of Your Will, According to Experts
Are you unclear about what you should leave out of your will when estate planning? Legal experts share the 10 items to exclude.
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10 Riskiest Places to Give Your Social Security Number
social security Here's how to lower the chances of your Social Security number falling into the wrong hands — and what to do if it does.
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10 Things to Know About Estate Planning
Estate planning is all about taking charge of your legacy.
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Disney Plus' Streaming Service With Ads is Still a Good Deal
While Disney has raised the prices of its ad-free streaming services, Disney Plus with ads remains a cheaper option.
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 55 and 60
See how your retirement savings compares to this Wall Street guide for people aged 55 to 60, ranked by income.
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Retirement Savings On Track? How Much You Should Have By 60 and 65
JPMorgan’s guide can help baby boomers determine whether they have saved enough for a retirement pegged to their income level.
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Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55
See how your retirement savings compare to this Wall Street guide for people aged 50 and 55, ranked by income.
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Best Defensive ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio
ETFs The best defensive ETFs can help ease investors' worries about volatility across the stock and bond markets by prioritizing stability over aggressive profit-making strategies.
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
Enjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Came Back in June
Economic Forecasts Core retail sales beat expectations, but tariff effects may hurt later.
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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.
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Alabama Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Alabama's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Alabama compares nationwide.
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12 Tips on How and When to File an Amended Tax Return
Tax Returns What to do if you discover a mistake on a previously filed tax return (and other reasons for filing an amended tax return).
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Earn Delta SkyMiles Worth up to $840 Plus a Free Ticket
Delta SkyMiles and American Express provide welcome offers worth up to 70,000 SkyMiles on three personal credit cards.
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The Basics of Estate Planning
If you have a will or trust, congratulations. But you’re not done with estate planning.
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Berkshire Hathaway Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Berkshire Hathaway is a long-time market beater, but the easy money in BRK.B has already been made.
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New SALT Cap Deduction: Unlock Massive Tax Savings with Non-Grantor Trusts
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's increase of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap creates an opportunity to use multiple non-grantor trusts to maximize deductions and enhance estate planning.
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Know Your ABDs? A Beginner's Guide to Medicare Basics
Medicare is an alphabet soup — and the rules can be just as confusing as the terminology. Conquer the system with this beginner's guide to Parts A, B and D.
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I'm an Investment Adviser: Why Playing Defense Can Win the Investing Game
Chasing large returns through gold and other alternative investments might be thrilling, but playing defensive 'small ball' with your investments can be a winning formula.
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Quiz: How much do you know about nontaxable income?
Quiz Test your knowledge of Uncle Sam's rare moments of generosity.
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Best Low-Volatility ETFs for When the Market Is a Roller Coaster
ETFs It's been a volatile few weeks for the stock market, and that has investors sniffing out low-volatility ETFs. Let's talk about their strengths and their limitations.
