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Should You Relocate to a New State for Retirement? A Checklist
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These 4 Spending Mistakes Can Derail Your Retirement Plan
Many plans focus on how much has been saved, but it's how much you spend that ultimately determines whether your plan works.
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Changing Jobs and Cashing Out Your 401(k)? Read This First
Many workers find it easier to leave 401(k)s behind when they move to a new job, or cash out small balances that are better left invested, but you have options.
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April Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary
The next Fed meeting will be Jerome Powell's last as chair of the central bank, but focus will remain on interest rates, inflation and energy prices.
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Nasdaq Nosedives as OpenAI Is Off Target: Stock Market Today
With the Magnificent 7 all over the earnings calendar this week, a privately held company has a lot of publicly traded stocks under the microscope.
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Retirement Tax Breaks That Could Cut Your Tax Rate in Half
Incorporating housing wealth and lifetime annuities in your retirement income plan can offer a significant tax-cost advantage over an investment-only plan.
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Giving Gamechanger: Why It's Time to Use a Donor-Advised Fund
A donor-advised fund can help you make the biggest impact on your chosen causes while remaining tax efficient in light of market gains and OBBBA tax changes.
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Should You Relocate to a New State for Retirement? A Checklist
The decision to move to a different state should balance financial issues with the lifestyle you want, rather than simply choosing a low-income-tax state.
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These 4 Spending Mistakes Can Derail Your Retirement Plan
Many plans focus on how much has been saved, but it's how much you spend that ultimately determines whether your plan works.
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Changing Jobs and Cashing Out Your 401(k)? Read This First
Many workers find it easier to leave 401(k)s behind when they move to a new job, or cash out small balances that are better left invested, but you have options.
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Six Dreamy Travel Spots for Retirees to Indulge in Luxury Adventures
Whether you're a retiree looking for adventure or relaxation, we have the perfect luxury vacation ideas for you.
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How — and Why — to Give to Your Grandkids
A guide to giving funds and wealth to your grandchildren, including arguments for why you should.
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The 80% Rule of Retirement
The 80% rule promises a comfortable lifestyle in retirement. Does it deliver, or should it go the way of paper checks and landline phones?
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The Average Millennial 401(k) Balance is Not 'Superbad'
Millennials may not have saved enough for retirement, but how bad can it be if your fake ID name is "McLovin"?
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Should You Relocate to a New State for Retirement? A Checklist
The decision to move to a different state should balance financial issues with the lifestyle you want, rather than simply choosing a low-income-tax state.
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Capital Gains9 No-Capital-Gains-Tax States in 2026 Ranked by Cost of Living
A handful of states don't tax your capital gains, but housing, groceries, and other everyday essentials can change how much those tax savings are actually worth.
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State TaxesApril 30 Deadline: If You Live in One of These 'Late States,' Your Taxes Are Due This Week
Residents in Delaware, Iowa, Virginia, and beyond must file 2025 state income taxes soon or request an extension. Don't miss the due date.
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Retirement Tax Breaks That Could Cut Your Tax Rate in Half
Incorporating housing wealth and lifetime annuities in your retirement income plan can offer a significant tax-cost advantage over an investment-only plan.
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3 Ways to Lower Your Car Payment Without Buying a New Car
Learn how to lower your monthly bill without trading in your vehicle.
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Six Dreamy Travel Spots for Retirees to Indulge in Luxury Adventures
Whether you're a retiree looking for adventure or relaxation, we have the perfect luxury vacation ideas for you.
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How — and Why — to Give to Your Grandkids
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9 Things You Should Keep in a Home Safe
Put these valuables in a home safe, not a bank safety deposit box (or under a mattress). You'll be glad you did.
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What To Take On A Plane For A More Luxurious Trip
Air travel isn't exactly relaxing. But if you know what to take on a plane, any seat can be luxurious.
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Get $40 to Shop at Costco with This Membership Deal
New members can get up to $40 on a Costco Shop card when they sign up for a one-year Costco membership thanks to a new deal from Stack Social.
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Retirement Tax Breaks That Could Cut Your Tax Rate in Half
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10-Year Treasury Yield's Effect on Mortgage Rates
Where the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they are connected and how they impact homebuyers.
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Your Portfolio Just Got Hammered: A Tax-Smart Way to Recover
If your stock portfolio took a beating this spring, there's a little-known tax strategy that lets you defer — and potentially eliminate — capital gains taxes.
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Buying a Home With Your 401(k)? Consider the Risk to Your Retirement
Pulling money from a 401(k) to buy a property now means you'll lose the power of compounding — and decades of potential growth those funds could have generated.
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Six Dreamy Travel Spots for Retirees to Indulge in Luxury Adventures
Whether you're a retiree looking for adventure or relaxation, we have the perfect luxury vacation ideas for you.
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9 Ways To Save on Your Next Luxury Trip
Looking for ways to stretch your retirement dollars? Follow these tips to get a deal on your next vacation.
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What To Take On A Plane For A More Luxurious Trip
Air travel isn't exactly relaxing. But if you know what to take on a plane, any seat can be luxurious.
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Best Places to Visit Where the Dollar Is Strong
Where favorable exchange rates turn dream trips into surprisingly affordable getaways.
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My Top 3 Destinations for Retirees' 2026 Spring Vacations
I found that visiting the "greatest hits" from years ago made for wonderful retirement travel. These are my top spring trips in the U.S. and abroad.
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10 Cheapest Countries to Visit in 2025
We find the 10 cheapest countries to visit around the world. Forget inflation and set your sights on your next vacation.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Undeterred by Gas-Price Hikes
Consumers spent freely in March, despite the strong rise in gasoline prices.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: War in Iran Spells Higher Gas Prices in the US
After soaring during the conflict in the Middle East, gasoline prices are about to head lower on signs of a peace deal coming together.
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The Kiplinger LetterAerospace Industry Hopes for Iran Windfall
Pent-up demand plus boost in defense business bode well for the aerospace sector, despite the challenges.
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Though Sora’s demise proves it’s not easy starting a new consumer AI app, many AI tools are seeing rapid adoption.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Energy Costs Will Retreat Slowly
The inflation report for April will show another large jump in prices. Inflation should hit 4.0%, then ease as energy costs come down.
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Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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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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