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The Average 401(k) Balance by Age
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18 States With 'Death Taxes'
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The Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual Funds
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Buying an Annuity? Avoid These Three Classic Mistakes
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Must-Have Travel Essentials and Packing Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Trips
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How Charitable Donations Can Reduce Your Taxes
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Investing
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Four Actions to Lessen Retirement Stress for Women (and Men)
Saving for retirement is anxiety-inducing for everyone, especially women. Following this four-part action plan can help improve your financial security.
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar for This Week
This week's economic calendar features key inflation updates, including the November CPI report.
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Year-End Retirement Tax Planning Actions if You Have $1 Million or More
Consider implementing these four strategies before December 31 to potentially improve your tax situation for this year and the future.
Personal Finance
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25 Financial Moves to Consider Before December 31
Tidying up your financial house before the New Year kicks off will put you in a great position to have a financially satisfying and successful 2025.
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Five Side Hustles You Could Turn Into a Full-Time Business
You might be able to capitalize on your expertise in ways you haven't thought of, possibly even leading to quitting your 9-to-5 job to do what you love.
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Labor Market Strength Surprises
Economic Forecasts Strong job growth in September and revisions to July and August indicate the labor market’s weakness was overstated.
Taxes
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25 Financial Moves to Consider Before December 31
Tidying up your financial house before the New Year kicks off will put you in a great position to have a financially satisfying and successful 2025.
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IRS Could Lose Another $20 Billion in Funding
IRS A mistake in legislative language could soon risk the tax agency's Inflation Reduction Act funding.
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What's the 2024 Standard Deduction?
Tax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
Kiplinger Advisor Collective
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Tax-Efficient Planning That Provides Potential Tax-Free Income
These long-term strategies may provide tax-free income year after year.
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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.
Retirement
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Four Actions to Lessen Retirement Stress for Women (and Men)
Saving for retirement is anxiety-inducing for everyone, especially women. Following this four-part action plan can help improve your financial security.
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Year-End Retirement Tax Planning Actions if You Have $1 Million or More
Consider implementing these four strategies before December 31 to potentially improve your tax situation for this year and the future.
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Five Simple Strategies to Ensure a Happy Retirement
Employer retirement plans are great, but individual responsibility plays a huge role in retirement success. Here's how to empower yourself.
Real Estate
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13 Practical Strategies for Making Homeownership a Reality
If your dream of homeownership feels out of reach, these expert-recommended tips can bring you closer to realizing your goal.
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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.
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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.
Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: Trade Gap Narrows Sharply in October
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Existing Home Sales Fall Again
Economic Outlooks Home prices keep rising, but the rate of increase continues to slow.
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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.
The Letter
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Don't Sleep on Japan's Economic Transformation
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Macy’s 98th Thanksgiving Day Parade: How Much Does It Cost?
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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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