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Investing
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How We Found This List of the Best REITs to Buy NowReal estate investment trusts, or REITs, are a special class of stocks known for their high dividend yields. Here's how to find the best ones to buy.
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The Best Materials Stocks to BuyMaterials stocks represent a wide swath of cyclical industries. Here's how investors can find the best ones to buy.
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Are Total Market Bond Funds a Smart Addition to Your Portfolio?Total market bond funds aren't inherently safe investments. What investors and their advisers need to consider before adding them to a healthy portfolio.
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How Impact-First Investing Can Put DAF Capital to Work NowDonor-advised funds hold billions, but charitable organizations need money now. Impact-first investing can close the gap, and HNW donors are interested.
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Buying a House Together But Not Married? That's a Bad MoveWhen living together doesn't work out, an unmarried couple with separate financial lives can move on with no strings. Not so if they buy a house together.
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Dow Tops 53,000 as Chip Stocks Re-Take the Lead: Stock Market TodayMarkets are starting to look forward to second-quarter earnings reporting season, as economic activity remains solid.
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The Boy Who Cried 'Bubble': What if He's Right This Time?Market valuations are at levels that have historically preceded long, flat stretches. Why does that matter for your retirement and are there any solutions?
By Mike Decker, NSSA®
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Retirement
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The 25 Cheapest Places to Live: U.S. Cities EditionHave a look at the cheapest places to live in America for city dwellers. Is one of the cheapest places to live in the U.S. right for you?
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Why Moving Near the Grandchildren Might Be Your Biggest Retirement MistakeMoving down the street from the grandkids may be the ultimate retirement flex. But before you call the movers, here's why this major life pivot can backfire.
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4 Questions to Ask Before You Spend Your Kids' InheritanceIf your kids are successful, do they need an inheritance? Ask yourself these four questions before passing down another dollar.
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Retiring From the Military: 10 Things to KnowIt's a whole new world off base, and "retirement" means something different for those who have served.
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Are Total Market Bond Funds a Smart Addition to Your Portfolio?Total market bond funds aren't inherently safe investments. What investors and their advisers need to consider before adding them to a healthy portfolio.
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Buying a House Together But Not Married? That's a Bad MoveWhen living together doesn't work out, an unmarried couple with separate financial lives can move on with no strings. Not so if they buy a house together.
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Regret Claiming Social Security Early?Don't beat yourself up; it's a common mistake to claim Social Security too early. Here are ways to fix it and get bigger checks.
By Maurie Backman
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Meet Kiplinger's experts
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Alexandra SvokosDigital Managing Editor
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Karee VenemaSenior Investing Editor
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Kelley R. TaylorSenior Tax Editor
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Alexandra TwinSenior Retirement Editor
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David DittmanInvesting Editor
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Ellen KennedyRetirement Editor
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Carla AyersPersonal Finance Editor
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Donna LeValleyRetirement Writer
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Kate SchubelTax Writer
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Sean JacksonPersonal Finance Writer
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Donna FuscaldoRetirement Writer
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Rachael GreenPersonal Finance Writer
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Ben DemersAudience Engagement Manager
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Dan BurrowsSenior Investing Writer
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Taxes
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Tax LawIRS Updates Gift Tax Rules for Contributions to New Trump AccountsParents and other contributors now have more clarity on a key tax issue tied to the newly launched tax-advantaged accounts.
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Living SingleAging Alone? What Living Single Means for Retirement TaxesSome core tax strategies look different when you're living single and planning for one.
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Retirement TaxesRetirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax RetireesFind out how income taxes in retirement stack up in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
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Income TaxAvoiding the Widows' Penalty Tax Trap After a Spouse PassesMany surviving spouses are surprised to discover that losing a partner can mean paying higher taxes on less income.
By Chrissy Paradis
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Personal Finance
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The 25 Cheapest Places to Live: U.S. Cities EditionHave a look at the cheapest places to live in America for city dwellers. Is one of the cheapest places to live in the U.S. right for you?
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What to Do When Your Health Insurer Says 'No'One in three people get hit with a denial of coverage, but there are smart and effective ways to appeal.
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How Impact-First Investing Can Put DAF Capital to Work NowDonor-advised funds hold billions, but charitable organizations need money now. Impact-first investing can close the gap, and HNW donors are interested.
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Best and Worst States to Visit on Your Road Trip This SummerPlanning a summer road trip? Here are the best and worst states to add to your route, according to a new report.
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Is There a Downside to Switching Your Insurance Frequently?You keep finding lower rates every time you shop for insurance. Is there any reason not to take the better deal?
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The Right Temperatures to Set Your Thermostat and Save MoneyThese are the optimal temperatures to set your thermostat in the summer and winter to save the most on energy bills.
By Erin Bendig
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Real Estate
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The 25 Cheapest Places to Live: U.S. Cities EditionHave a look at the cheapest places to live in America for city dwellers. Is one of the cheapest places to live in the U.S. right for you?
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The Best Places to Retire in New EnglandThinking about a move to New England for retirement? Here are the best places to land for quality of life, affordability and other criteria.
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
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The Smart Upgrades Every Older Home NeedsTransform your older home with these high-impact smart upgrades. From reinforced exterior doors to energy-saving thermostats, here is how to improve safety and value.
By Sean Jackson
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Travel
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Want to Get in on the Golden Visa Trend? Here's HowGolden Visas are designed for affluent individuals seeking to relocate abroad for education, retirement, work or a lifestyle change. Here's how they work.
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Best and Worst States to Visit on Your Road Trip This SummerPlanning a summer road trip? Here are the best and worst states to add to your route, according to a new report.
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15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in RetirementHere's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or other recreational vehicle.
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Travel15 Money-Saving Travel Tips for RetireesGlobetrotting in your golden years doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are 15 ways to cut down on your travel expenses.
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TravelDo I Still Need Travel Insurance If I Have Coverage Through a Credit Card?Many credit cards offer travel insurance as a perk, but is the coverage comprehensive enough to skip buying a separate policy?
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retirement10 Reasons to Retire in an RVRV-loving retirees talk about the upsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
By Bob Niedt
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Economic Forecasts
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Is The Jan. Jump in Jobs a One-Off?Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: Drivers Face Painful Gas PricesGas is still expensive, but fill-ups are getting less costly as oil prices retreat.
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The Kiplinger LetterCan Congress Fix Social Security's Funding Crunch?If nothing is done, Social Security benefits will need to be cut by 22% in 2033.
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Kiplinger ForecastsKiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic GrowthIn the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
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ForecastsKiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Fed Pauses Rates CutsThe Fed suggests that it is not likely to cut rates further unless the jobs market weakens more.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Spend Freely, for NowLow savings rates and higher gasoline costs imply a slowdown in spending at some point.
By David Payne
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15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in RetirementHere's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or other recreational vehicle.
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Is Clear+ Worth It After the Price Hike?Clear just raised prices for the second year in a row. Is it time to drop your Clear+ membership?
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Are Trump Accounts a Seesaw to Privatizing Social Security?Social Security As Social Security barrels toward projected cuts, a newly launched federal savings initiative could privatize the program.
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Your Phones and Computers Will Likely Be More Expensive for Years to ComeThe Kiplinger Letter Consumers and businesses should brace for sticker shock when buying PCs, smartphones, tablets and other electronics. Relief may have to wait until 2029.
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Can Congress Fix Social Security's Funding Crunch?The Kiplinger Letter If nothing is done, Social Security benefits will need to be cut by 22% in 2033.
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