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2025 Family Tax Credits: Four IRS Changes That Can Save You Money
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Retirement Income Funds to Keep Cash Flowing In Your Golden Years
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Fortune Favors the Gold: Expert Highlights a Little-Known Game-Changing Investing Strategy
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529 Plan Contribution Limits for 2025
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These Jobs Reduce Your Alzheimer's Risk: How You Can Benefit
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Steel Tariffs Double: What Trump’s 50% Hike Means for Soda, Housing Prices
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Investing
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721 UPREIT DSTs: Real Estate Investing Expert Explores the Hidden Risks
Potential investors need to understand the crucial distinction between a REIT's option to buy a Delaware statutory trust's property and its obligation.
By Dwight Kay Published
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I'm an Insurance Expert: Yes, You Need Life Insurance Even if the Kids Are Grown and the House Is Paid Off
Life insurance isn't about you. It's about providing for loved ones and covering expenses after you're gone. Here are five key reasons to have it.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Chime IPO: Should You Buy CHYM Stock?
The Chime IPO is expected to be one of the biggest new issues of the year, with the mobile banking platform expected to start trading next week.
By Karee Venema Last updated
Personal Finance
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I'm an Insurance Expert: Yes, You Need Life Insurance Even if the Kids Are Grown and the House Is Paid Off
Life insurance isn't about you. It's about providing for loved ones and covering expenses after you're gone. Here are five key reasons to have it.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Four Tax-Friendly Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Use these four tax-friendly ways to pay for your long-term care premiums.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College Savings
Use the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Taxes
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How to Reduce Your Property Tax
Property Tax Homeowners cannot avoid property taxes, but there are strategies to potentially decrease your bill.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Trump Tax Bill Targets Current EV Owners With New $250 Annual Fee
Tax Law Is the Trump administration about to make EV ownership more expensive?
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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Ohio Announces Two-Week Sales Tax Holiday Amid Tariffs, High Prices
State Tax Ohioans won't want to miss out on savings as pressure from tariffs spikes prices.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
Retirement
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What the HECM? Combine It With a QLAC and See What Happens
Combining a reverse mortgage known as a HECM with a QLAC (qualifying longevity annuity contract) can provide longevity protection, tax savings and liquidity for unplanned expenses.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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You'll Probably Need Long-Term Care at Some Point. Here's How to Pay for It
Most people will need long-term care, but insurance is pricey. Here’s a guide to covering the expenses.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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Four Tax-Friendly Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Use these four tax-friendly ways to pay for your long-term care premiums.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
Real Estate
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721 UPREIT DSTs: Real Estate Investing Expert Explores the Hidden Risks
Potential investors need to understand the crucial distinction between a REIT's option to buy a Delaware statutory trust's property and its obligation.
By Dwight Kay Published
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How to Reduce Your Property Tax
Property Tax Homeowners cannot avoid property taxes, but there are strategies to potentially decrease your bill.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How to Set the Price to Sell Your Home
real estate If you're selling your home, setting the right price is crucial. Don't overprice or you'll scare away prospective buyers.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Crosscurrents Keeping Rates in Narrow Band
Forecasts Interest rates will stay in a holding pattern, as concerns about future government deficits and inflation balance fears of an economic slowdown.
By David Payne Last updated
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AI Goes To School
The Kiplinger Letter Artificial intelligence is rapidly heading to K-12 classrooms nationwide. Expect tech companies to cash in on the fast-emerging trend.
By John Miley Published
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Spending Pause is Likely Temporary
Economic Forecasts Retail sales pulled back in January, after a strong December, but may not be out of gas yet.
By David Payne Last updated
Economic Forecasts
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Social Security Under Trump Live Updates: Final Blog Post — for Now
Social Security Blog Social Security has undergone big changes in 2025 under President Trump. Get live daily news, updates, tips and analysis to help you navigate the developments.
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The High Price of Skipping Workers' Comp Insurance
Two labor and employment attorneys highlight the penalties (fines, reputation damage and even jail time) that small businesses risk if they opt not to carry workers' comp insurance.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Southwest’s New Portable Battery Policy
Flying with a power bank? Southwest’s new policy might change how you use it onboard.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Jet Set on a Budget: Expert Advice for Summer Travel
These cost-saving strategies, supplied by a financial adviser, are essential for enjoying summer travel without financial stress or debt.
By Cynthia Pruemm, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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How to Save on Booking a Cruise
Booking a cruise using credit card rewards and travel agents can help snag the best deals.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Ask the Editor — Questions on the One Big Beautiful Bill
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
By Joy Taylor Published
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