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    Investing

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    5 of the Best Preferred Stock ETFs for High and Stable Dividends

    ETFs The best preferred stock ETFs allow you to reduce your risk by investing in baskets of preferred stocks.

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      Households Less Optimistic About Finances

      Many households say their financial outlook is worse than it was a year ago, according to a recent Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey.

      By Kathryn Pomroy Published 25 September 23

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      Is the Economy Inching Toward a Recession?: The Kiplinger Letter

      The Kiplinger Letter The odds of the U.S. tipping into a recession could depend on how a few key issues are resolved in the coming months.

      By David Payne Published 25 September 23

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      Interest Rates Outlook: Rates Will Stay Higher for Longer

      Economic Forecasts The Federal Reserve likely won’t raise rates further this year, but they also won’t cut much next year.

      By David Payne Last updated 25 September 23

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    Personal Finance

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    Households Less Optimistic About Finances

    Many households say their financial outlook is worse than it was a year ago, according to a recent Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey.

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      Select Health Aims to Offer Lower Drug Prices Via New Partnership

      Select Health says its deal with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Company can secure the best pricing and provide access to 1,000-plus prescription drugs.

      By Joey Solitro Published 25 September 23

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      Interest Rates Outlook: Rates Will Stay Higher for Longer

      Economic Forecasts The Federal Reserve likely won’t raise rates further this year, but they also won’t cut much next year.

      By David Payne Last updated 25 September 23

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      Best High-Yield Savings Accounts

      These are the top earning high-yield savings accounts available today.

      By Erin Bendig Last updated 25 September 23

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    Taxes

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    States That Won’t Tax Your Powerball Winnings

    Lottery Taxes There are some states that won’t take another tax bite out of your Powerball jackpot or Mega Millions winnings.

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      How tax laws can help you if you're a victim of a hurricane, wildfire or other federally declared disaster

      Kiplinger Tax Letter Did you know that some losses — attributable to federally declared disasters — can be deducted, in addition to the tax filing and payment extensions?

      By Joy Taylor Published 23 September 23

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      How Long to Keep Tax Returns and Records? Kiplinger Tax Letter

      Kiplinger Tax Letter The answer depends on what type of document and the kinds of transactions you engage in.

      By Joy Taylor Published 22 September 23

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      Is High-Yield Savings Account Interest Taxable?

      Savings Accounts Think a high-yield savings account is a good idea? Don’t forget that savings account interest is taxable.

      By Katelyn Washington Last updated 21 September 23

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    How Leveraging Tech Tools Can Improve Your Financial Management and Literacy

    Here’s why technology can be one of the best guides for your financial journey.

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      Struggling to Understand Your Employee Benefits Package? Six Ways to Make Sense of It

      Taking a few key steps can help you both better understand and utilize your employee benefits.

      By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published 31 August 23

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      Three Ways Business Owners Can Evaluate Financial Risk

      Financial risks can be mitigated by good internal controls and procedures.

      By Angela Ruth Published 29 August 23

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      Understanding the Basics of Investment Taxation and Optimizing Your Returns

      Here are a few tax implications to consider as you dive into investing.

      By Justin Donald Published 24 August 23

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    Retirement

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    Why Houses Make for Terrible Wealth Transfer Vehicles

    Home may be where the heart is, but after it’s inherited, it’s where heirs have to manage upkeep and deal with family conflicts related to what to do with it. What should parents do instead?

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      This Is How You Can Be a Snowbird in Retirement

      There’s a lot to consider, and warm weather shouldn’t be the only deciding factor. For instance, will you rent or buy? What’s the tax and health care situation?

      By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative Published 24 September 23

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      Considering Annuities? Here’s What to Keep in Mind

      It takes time and effort to understand the many different types of annuities that are available and whether they’re right for you. You can start here.

      By Joseph Cervinka Published 22 September 23

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      Inflation and Retirement: Five Ways to Soothe Your Worries

      Sometimes you can deal with inflation and economic turbulence by not doing anything at all, but there are considerations for retirement savers to keep in mind.

      By Michael J. Faust, CFA Published 21 September 23

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    Economic Forecasts

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    Is the Economy Inching Toward a Recession?: The Kiplinger Letter

    The Kiplinger Letter The odds of the U.S. tipping into a recession could depend on how a few key issues are resolved in the coming months.

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      Interest Rates Outlook: Rates Will Stay Higher for Longer

      Economic Forecasts The Federal Reserve likely won’t raise rates further this year, but they also won’t cut much next year.

      By David Payne Last updated 25 September 23

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      Kiplinger's Retail Outlook: Consumer Spending Likely to Ease

      Economic Forecasts Consumer spending is still rising after the Prime Day surge but should start to slow.

      By David Payne Last updated 18 September 23

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      Investments In U.S.-Made Drone Technology Are Gaining Strength — The Kiplinger Letter

      The Kiplinger Letter The U.S.-Made drone aircraft, software sector has been boosted by a crackdown on Chinese drones amid security concerns.

      By John Miley Published 17 September 23

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