Investing
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Pause Near Highs Ahead of Jobs Friday
Investors await a key data set with sentiment still broadly positive.
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The Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual Funds
The Kiplinger 25 The Kiplinger 25 is a list of our top no-load mutual funds that have proven capable of weathering any storm.
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Is Coinbase Stock a Buy or Hold as Bitcoin Tops $100,000?
Coinbase stock has rallied in recent months as crypto prices pop. Here's what Wall Street says about COIN amid bitcoin's latest surge.
Personal Finance
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best ones are offering rates of over 4%.
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529 to Roth IRA: Should You Rollover Unused Funds Before Year-End?
Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, you can roll over funds from your 529 into a Roth IRA, as long as certain conditions are met.
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Amazon Prime Flight Deals Offers $25 Plane Tickets for Young Adults
Amazon partners with StudentUniverse to offer $25 flights to young adults with certain Amazon Prime accounts.
Taxes
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Protect Your Retirement: Seven RMD Mistakes to Avoid
Retirement RMD mistakes can lead to IRS tax penalties and in some cases, more taxable income than necessary.
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Your MAGI in Retirement: Year-End Tax Strategies to Save Money
Taxable Income Strategic moves now can make a difference in your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) when it’s time to file your return.
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18 States With 'Death Taxes'
Estate Tax Over a dozen states currently impose federal estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.
Kiplinger Advisor Collective
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Nine Expert Tips for Becoming a Successful Financial Adviser
Be someone your clients can trust and learn to lean on for some of their most personal decisions.
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Why Thoughtful AI Adoption Is the Future of Investment Decision-Making
Taking a proactive approach to AI in investing can lead to more responsible and positive outcomes.
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Why Now May Be a Good Time to Invest in Commodities
You may want to consider adding inflation-hedging commodities such as bitcoin and gold to your portfolio.
Retirement
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529 to Roth IRA: Should You Rollover Unused Funds Before Year-End?
Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, you can roll over funds from your 529 into a Roth IRA, as long as certain conditions are met.
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18 States With 'Death Taxes'
Estate Tax Over a dozen states currently impose federal estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.
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Will Social Security Be There When You Need It? Many People Worry It Won’t Be
The majority of Americans surveyed expect to rely on Social Security benefits to help cover everyday expenses in retirement, yet 73% worry they won’t get them.
Real Estate
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Should You Help Your Adult Children Buy a Home?
Instead of passing on an inheritance, giving your children cash to buy a home can be a smart move — as long as you’re not jeopardizing your own retirement.
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Florida Changes Homestead Exemption Property Tax Break
State Tax Property taxes have skyrocketed nearly 60% within the last five years in Florida, and its constituents are finally doing something about it.
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What Is Capital Gains Tax Deferral?
Spoiler alert: It's the secret weapon of savvy real estate investors. Here's how it works and details about the tools you need to do it.
Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: Q3’s Solid Growth Pace Not Likely to Last
Kiplinger Forecasts GDP growth was strong in the third quarter, but the economy is poised for a slower pace through 2025.
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Prices Dip Ahead of Thanksgiving Road Trips
Economic Forecasts While not dirt-cheap, gas costs less now than it has in a few years, just in time for the busy travel weekend.
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What Trump Will Do Next
The Letter President-elect Trump begins his second term with a busy regulatory agenda.
The Letter
More from Kiplinger
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Short-Term Rentals: 10 Things to Know Before you Book on Sites Like Airbnb and VRBO
A successful short-term rental stay requires knowing the ins and outs of booking sites. Here's our take on Trip Advisor, Expedia, Booking.com, VRBO and Airbnb.
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Don't Sleep on Japan's Economic Transformation
The Letter After almost three lost decades, Japan — one of the world's biggest economies — is finally showing signs of life.
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Macy’s 98th Thanksgiving Day Parade: How Much Does It Cost?
Thanksgiving You must be wondering how much confetti, floats, and larger-than-life character balloons cost each year. Here’s what we found.
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The Strange Gap Between Busy and Bored in Retirement
Bob Sipchen offers his observations on filling your schedule during retirement.
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Could the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax) Be Back Again?
Tax Letter Millions of taxpayers could owe the AMT if Congress allows the tax breaks de-fanged in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to expire.
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines for 2024: When To Send Your Packages
These carriers want you to know their holiday shipping deadlines so you can get your packages to their destinations on time.
