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Investing
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Is Your Financial Present Threatening Your Financial Future?Whether you're starting your career or nearing retirement, thinking critically about your financial outlook now will help you avoid costly errors in future.
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How to Care for Kids and Parents — and Save for RetirementMillions of those in the sandwich generation need to care for kids and aging parents while saving for retirement. These tips can help make it less of a struggle.
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Struggling With Credit Card Debt? Turn That Around in 7 StepsIf you're demoralized about credit card debt, you're not alone. Rising costs can make progress feel slow, but this plan will help you keep moving forward.
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Dow Hits New High as Warsh Takes Fed Oath: Stock Market TodayPresident Donald Trump welcomed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh the same way President Ronald Reagan welcomed Fed Chair Alan Greenspan.
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ETFsThe Best Small-Cap ETFs to BuyThe best small-cap ETFs offer a contrarian way to potentially outperform the market over the long term.
By Tony Dong, MSc -
What to Look Out for in Economic Data This WeekThe holiday-shortened week's economic calendar features a key inflation update and a handful of Federal Reserve speakers.
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stocksEarnings Calendar and Analysis for This WeekCheck out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
By Karee Venema
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Retirement
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My Next Italy Trip Is on Hold, But Here’s How I Keep the Roman GlowTravel is expensive and stressful these days. Here's how I'm preparing for my next trip to Italy — and how I feel like I'm already there.
By Ellen B. Kennedy -
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Suddenly Inherited Money? Here's What to Do NextWhat you should do with an inheritance, even if it comes at the worst possible time.
By Janet Bodnar -
Is Your Financial Present Threatening Your Financial Future?Whether you're starting your career or nearing retirement, thinking critically about your financial outlook now will help you avoid costly errors in future.
By Dustin Wolk, CFP® -
How to Care for Kids and Parents — and Save for RetirementMillions of those in the sandwich generation need to care for kids and aging parents while saving for retirement. These tips can help make it less of a struggle.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative -
3 Questions That Help You Find Your Perfect Social Security Claiming AgeClaiming Social Security too early can cost you thousands. Before you file, ask these essential questions to ensure you aren't leaving money on the table.
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Dave Ramsey: 'Inflation Comes and Goes' — 8 Ways to Bulletproof RetirementReady to call it quits? From timing Social Security to planning, here are eight pieces of Dave Ramsey advice for a secure retirement.
By Donna Fuscaldo -
Ask the EditorAsk the Tax Editor: Roth IRAs and the Five-Year RuleIn this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on Roth IRAs and the five-year rule, including contributions and conversions.
By Joy Taylor
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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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How to Make Use of the EV Charger Tax Credit Before it ExpiresThe federal tax credit for home EV chargers is set to expire June 30, but qualifying can be more complicated than simply buying a charger.
By Paige Cerulli -
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Ask the EditorAsk the Tax Editor: Roth IRAs and the Five-Year RuleIn this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on Roth IRAs and the five-year rule, including contributions and conversions.
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Property Tax10 Cheapest Places to Live in GeorgiaLooking for affordable Georgia living? These counties offer the lowest property tax bills in the state.
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How a 'Tax Bucket List' Can Help You Plan Your RetirementWhether you realize it or not, your money is sitting in three different tax “buckets.” To save on taxes throughout retirement, make sure to fill up your tax-free bucket. Here are two ways to do that.
By Justin Biance, Certified Estate Planner
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Personal Finance
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Where to Stay Comfortably for the World Cup in New JerseyA North Jersey native shares her insight on where to stay in comfort.
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Can You Really Lower Your Bills Just By Asking? Here's What Happened When I Tried.I asked all my service providers for lower prices. Here's what happened.
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My Next Italy Trip Is on Hold, But Here’s How I Keep the Roman GlowTravel is expensive and stressful these days. Here's how I'm preparing for my next trip to Italy — and how I feel like I'm already there.
By Ellen B. Kennedy -
How to Make Use of the EV Charger Tax Credit Before it ExpiresThe federal tax credit for home EV chargers is set to expire June 30, but qualifying can be more complicated than simply buying a charger.
By Paige Cerulli -
Suddenly Inherited Money? Here's What to Do NextWhat you should do with an inheritance, even if it comes at the worst possible time.
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How This Retiree Hit a $30M Net Worth (It Wasn't Inherited)"My mother told me, 'You can't just save — you have to invest in stocks and real estate.' She became a millionaire, too, after I left home. … It takes time!"
By Joyce Lamb
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Real Estate
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How to Make Use of the EV Charger Tax Credit Before it ExpiresThe federal tax credit for home EV chargers is set to expire June 30, but qualifying can be more complicated than simply buying a charger.
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the USWhen you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, the cost of living is a crucial factor to consider. Is your city the best?
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Renters Are Turning to Plug-In Solar as Energy Bills RiseBalcony solar systems are emerging as a lower-cost alternative to rooftop solar for renters. Here's how plug-in solar works.
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How an All-Asset Retirement Plan Reduces Investment RisksYou combine your housing wealth and lifetime annuities to help ensure that an average of three-quarters of your retirement income is not subject to market risk.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Travel
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My Next Italy Trip Is on Hold, But Here’s How I Keep the Roman GlowTravel is expensive and stressful these days. Here's how I'm preparing for my next trip to Italy — and how I feel like I'm already there.
By Ellen B. Kennedy -
Costco Vacation Deals: Are They Worth It?Thinking of trying a vacation package? Costco vacation deals, along with deals from BJ's and Sam's Club, are convenient and save you money. But what about the downsides?
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What TSA Gold+ Means for Your Airport ExperienceThe TSA's expanding use of private airport security contractors. U.S. Here's how TSA Gold+ may affect wait times, consistency and future air travel.
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Where to Stay Comfortably for the World Cup in New JerseyA North Jersey native shares her insight on where to stay in comfort.
By Alexandra Svokos -
How to Add Your Passport to Google WalletTravelers can now store and use their digital passport on Android for faster, more secure airport experiences.
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How to Add Your Driver’s License to Apple WalletTurn your iPhone or Apple Watch into a digital ID — here’s where it works and how to set it up.
By Laura Gariepy
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Economic Forecasts
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ForecastsExports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputesKiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño -
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: Drivers Face Painful Gas PricesRoad trips will cost far more this holiday weekend than they did last year. Is any relief in sight?
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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 -
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.
By David Payne -
Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Energy Cost Increases Not Done YetThe inflation report for May will show a jump in prices for the third month. Headline inflation should rise above 4.0%.
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The Kiplinger LetterManufacturers Face Crunch on Industrial MetalsThe Middle East conflict has disrupted supplies, increased costs and created another headache for manufacturers dealing with the effects of higher tariffs.
By Matthew Housiaux
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Where to Stay Comfortably for the World Cup in New JerseyA North Jersey native shares her insight on where to stay in comfort.
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My Next Italy Trip Is on Hold, But Here’s How I Keep the Roman GlowTravel is expensive and stressful these days. Here's how I'm preparing for my next trip to Italy — and how I feel like I'm already there.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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What TSA Gold+ Means for Your Airport ExperienceThe TSA's expanding use of private airport security contractors. U.S. Here's how TSA Gold+ may affect wait times, consistency and future air travel.
By Choncé Maddox
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputesForecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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Costco Vacation Deals: Are They Worth It?Thinking of trying a vacation package? Costco vacation deals, along with deals from BJ's and Sam's Club, are convenient and save you money. But what about the downsides?
By Daniel Bortz
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How to Add Your Passport to Google WalletTravelers can now store and use their digital passport on Android for faster, more secure airport experiences.
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