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The 50-30-20 Budget Rule: A Simple Way to Save Money
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The Fed Is About to Cut Rates. What Should Investors Do?
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12 Great Places to Retire in the Midwest
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6 of the Best Small-Cap ETFs To Buy Now
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Considering a 721 Exchange? Adopt a Buyer Beware Mindset
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5,000 Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now
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Investing
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise as Fed Rate Cuts Near
The main indexes closed out the day and week notably higher as excitement swirls ahead of next week's rate cut.
By Karee Venema Published
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
stocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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What You Need to Know About Calculating RMDs for 2024
required minimum distributions (RMDs) As the end of 2024 nears, it's important to know how to calculate your required minimum distributions (RMDs) if you haven't taken them already— and be prepared for them to be higher this year than they were in 2023.
By Chris Gullotti, CFP® Last updated
Personal Finance
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Take advantage of high savings rates before the anticipated Fed rate cut next week erodes APYs and lowers returns.
By Donna LeValley Published
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3 Changes Coming for Social Security in 2025
Use these three changes in Social Security to plan ahead for 2025.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Marriott Bonvoy $875 Bonus Offer: 125,000 Points
Get up to 125,000 points, worth up to $875, with a new Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
Meet Kiplinger's Experts
Taxes
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Tax Tips for National Preparedness Month
Disaster Preparedness National Preparedness IRS tips can help you protect and secure documents from disasters like storms, hurricanes, and fires.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Who Does the IRS Audit the Most?
Audits The IRS has a $400K audit directive problem. Here’s what you need to know.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Should You Keep Your 401(k) When You Retire?
Here are three primary reasons you might want to consider moving your retirement money from your 401(k) to an IRA once you retire.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
Kiplinger Advisor Collective
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What Investors Should Keep in Mind This Election Season
Don’t let the political fearmongering derail you from your financial plan.
By Mario Hernandez Last updated
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Tax Efficiency Mastery for Financial Success
As you build your wealth, tax considerations are going to become more important in protecting your earnings and staying in good standing with tax authorities.
By Justin Donald Published
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Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Expenses
The earlier you start planning, the more control you have over your future, empowering you to make informed decisions and feel more secure.
By Mario Hernandez Published
Retirement
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Social Security Expands Access To SSI Benefits
Social Security just expanded access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and reduced the administrative burden for low-income households.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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3 Changes Coming for Social Security in 2025
Use these three changes in Social Security to plan ahead for 2025.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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What You Need to Know About Calculating RMDs for 2024
required minimum distributions (RMDs) As the end of 2024 nears, it's important to know how to calculate your required minimum distributions (RMDs) if you haven't taken them already— and be prepared for them to be higher this year than they were in 2023.
By Chris Gullotti, CFP® Last updated
Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: CPI Report Enough to Start Rate Cuts
Economic Forecasts The Federal Reserve should see the August inflation report as a green light to start cutting interest rates in September.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Moderate Job Gains the New Normal
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's latest jobs forecast. We assess the labor market, employment growth and its effect on the broader economy.
By David Payne Last updated
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The 2024 Presidential Election is a Close Race So Far...
The Kiplinger Letter Two months out, presidential candidates, Harris and Trump are neck and neck. An early look at the election picture.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
The Kiplinger Letter