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The 'First Year of Retirement' Rule
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An Expert's Take: Why You Should Resist a Zero-Down Mortgage
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Tax Breaks for Veterans: Retirement Pay, Disability and State Tax Exemptions to Know
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Are Your Employees Quietly Cracking? What to Do About That
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I'm Embarrassed to Ask: What Is a Life Insurance Trust?
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
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Investing
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Analysts' Top S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Now
Alphabet, Broadcom and Nvidia are just three names making Wall Street's list of top-rated stocks this month. Some of the other equities might surprise you.
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Best Bond ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs Bond ETFs are useful in a diversified portfolio, but investors should be aware of interest rate sensitivity, credit quality, liquidity and tax efficiency.
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Headed for the Retirement Red Zone? This Plan Avoids Fumbles
These strategies help safeguard your nest egg and ensure long-term financial success during the five years before retirement and the five years after.
Personal Finance
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What To Know About Black Friday
The biggest shopping event of the year is right around the corner. We'll help get you prepared to go deal-hunting.
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines for 2025: 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.
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9 Ways to Save Money on Streaming Services
Deals Want to save money on streaming services? These nine tips will help you cut costs while watching your favorite shows.
Taxes
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I'm a Financial Planner: How You Can Get Started With RMDs
The IRS will come knocking for its share of your tax-deferred retirement savings when you hit 73, but planning ahead for RMDs will ensure you're ready.
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Take Advantage of Retirement Tax Benefits While They Last
Recent tax changes, including an extra $6,000 deduction for those 65 and older, present a golden opportunity for retirees to reduce their tax bills.
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New GOP Car Loan Interest Deduction: Which Vehicles and Buyers Qualify
Tax Breaks Trump and the GOP are now offering a tax deduction for auto loan interest. How will it work?
Retirement
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12 Retirement Moves to Make Before the Year Ends
From applying for Social Security and donating to charity to maximizing your savings accounts, here are 12 retirement moves you can still make in 2025
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Nine Ways Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance
Seniors tend to pay more for car insurance, but these discounts and strategies can help you keep rates down.
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Outsmarting the AI Job Algorithm: Why Older Women Need a Strategy
When you're job hunting, AI may undermine your best efforts. Here's how older women can throw a wrench in the algorithm.
Real Estate
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How Smart Retirees Turn a Second Home Into a Financial Asset
Buying a second home during retirement, especially if your savings are solid, can improve your lifestyle or be a strategic financial choice, but it requires meticulous planning.
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Six Myths About Downsizing in Retirement
Retirees might dream of selling their home, downsizing to a smaller one, and investing the extra cash for income, but the profit they pocket is often less than what they wished.
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A New Kind of HELOC Lets Homeowners Fund Remodels on Their Terms
Finance home upgrades gradually, using the equity you already have.
Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Cuts Expected to Continue
Forecasts Kiplinger's experts forecast what's happening and what's next for interest rates and the Federal Reserve.
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Could Drop Below $3 by Dec.
Economic Forecasts Average gas prices could slip below $3 in time for Thanksgiving travel.
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
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A Financial Planner's Guide to a Stress-Free Adventure Abroad
Start by looking at flight/accommodation costs, have a flexible schedule, seek out credit card rewards, prep for health issues and plan to cook your own food.
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Do I Still Need Travel Insurance If I Have Coverage Through a Credit Card?
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The Best (and Worst) Airlines for Flight Delays and Cancellations
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