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The 50-30-20 Budget Rule: A Simple Way to Save Money
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The Fed Is About to Cut Rates. What Should Investors Do?
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12 Great Places to Retire in the Midwest
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6 of the Best Small-Cap ETFs To Buy Now
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Considering a 721 Exchange? Adopt a Buyer Beware Mindset
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5,000 Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now
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Investing
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How to Make a Charitable Plan That Won't Break Your Bank
Giving back is great … if you have a plan that's as sustainable and smart as it is generous. Here are five tips for giving wisely.
By Elena Ladygina, CFA®, CFP® Published
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar for This Week
This week's economic calendar features a highly anticipated Fed meeting where the central bank is expected to cut rates for the first time in four years.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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This Double-Dip Trust Benefit Really Is Too Good to Be True
Let's clear up the confusion among some trust makers and taxpayers over how grantor trust status affects the step-up in basis and estate tax exclusion.
By Rustin Diehl, JD, LLM Published
Personal Finance
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How to Make a Charitable Plan That Won't Break Your Bank
Giving back is great … if you have a plan that's as sustainable and smart as it is generous. Here are five tips for giving wisely.
By Elena Ladygina, CFA®, CFP® Published
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Wyndham Bonus Offer: Ten Nights Free
Get up to ten Nights Free with the Wyndham Earner Plus credit card's sign-up bonus. That's 75,000 points (worth up to $675) at Wyndham properties.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Leisure and business travelers can use travel rewards credit cards to turn miles logged into other things — including more travel.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
Meet Kiplinger's Experts
Taxes
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Is an Annuity Worth It? Tax Pros and Cons
Retirement Knowing how an annuity might impact your tax situation can be confusing. Here are some advantages and downsides to consider.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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This Double-Dip Trust Benefit Really Is Too Good to Be True
Let's clear up the confusion among some trust makers and taxpayers over how grantor trust status affects the step-up in basis and estate tax exclusion.
By Rustin Diehl, JD, LLM Published
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How to Structure Retirement Income to Tamp Down Taxes
From Social Security to IRAs and investments, with smart tax planning, retirees can have some control over how much of their income they'll get to keep.
By Rick Barnett, CEPP, CFCA, MEP Published
Kiplinger Advisor Collective
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What Investors Should Keep in Mind This Election Season
Don’t let the political fearmongering derail you from your financial plan.
By Mario Hernandez Last updated
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Tax Efficiency Mastery for Financial Success
As you build your wealth, tax considerations are going to become more important in protecting your earnings and staying in good standing with tax authorities.
By Justin Donald Published
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Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Expenses
The earlier you start planning, the more control you have over your future, empowering you to make informed decisions and feel more secure.
By Mario Hernandez Published
Retirement
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This Double-Dip Trust Benefit Really Is Too Good to Be True
Let's clear up the confusion among some trust makers and taxpayers over how grantor trust status affects the step-up in basis and estate tax exclusion.
By Rustin Diehl, JD, LLM Published
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How to Structure Retirement Income to Tamp Down Taxes
From Social Security to IRAs and investments, with smart tax planning, retirees can have some control over how much of their income they'll get to keep.
By Rick Barnett, CEPP, CFCA, MEP Published
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Four Key Elements of a Good Estate Plan
An estate plan can be complex or simple, depending on your estate and your wishes, but every estate plan should accomplish these basic goals.
By John Goralka Published
Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: CPI Report Enough to Start Rate Cuts
Economic Forecasts The Federal Reserve should see the August inflation report as a green light to start cutting interest rates in September.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Moderate Job Gains the New Normal
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's latest jobs forecast. We assess the labor market, employment growth and its effect on the broader economy.
By David Payne Last updated
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The 2024 Presidential Election is a Close Race So Far...
The Kiplinger Letter Two months out, presidential candidates, Harris and Trump are neck and neck. An early look at the election picture.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
The Kiplinger Letter