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Investing
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Nvidia Earnings: Live Updates and Commentary May 2026Nvidia's earnings event is just days away and Wall Street's attention is tuned into the AI bellwether's first-quarter results.
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Best Blue Chip Stocks: 21 Hedge Fund Top PicksBlue chip stocks dominate the list of hedge funds' most popular equity investments.
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Nasdaq Drops as Tech Stocks Slide: Stock Market TodayRising bond yields and supply crunch concerns weighed on the tech sector ahead of Nvidia's big earnings event.
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Berkshire Hathaway's Stock Holdings: Kiplinger's Full Portfolio AnalysisBerkshire Hathaway's holdings are a diverse set of blue chips and lesser-known growth bets. Here, we look at the stocks included in the equity portfolio.
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QuizHow Much Do You Know About Nvidia? Take Our Quiz to Find OutNvidia is the most valuable publicly traded company in the world. Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of the AI bellwether.
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2 Rules for Investors That Work Even if There's a Bear MarketYou can't control the markets, so focusing on two areas closer to home — your spending and asset allocation — is the more realistic route to financial stability.
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A 1031 Exchange May Look Great on Paper, But It's Not Just About TaxesIf you're considering a 1031 exchange after making a large capital gain from selling a property, stop and ask how it will affect your portfolio in the long term.
By Carl E. Sera, CMT
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Retirement
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Medicare and Cruises: The 6-Hour RuleDon't let a medical emergency ruin your retirement. We explain why Medicare might not pay for cruise ship virus treatments and how to fill the coverage gap.
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The Average Social Security Check in Every StateDo you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
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The Average Social Security Check by AgeCompare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
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Social Security Payment Schedule for 2026Find out when you can expect your 2026 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
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Top 4 Retirement Withdrawal Strategies to Maximize Your SavingsThese retirement withdrawal strategies avoid tax and stock market pitfalls that can eat into your savings.
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How to Retire at 50 or 55: FIRE Before 60Yes, you can retire at 50 or 55. Take these FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) steps now.
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Why You Need to Plan Your Time as Carefully as Your Money in RetirementSponsored by American National
You wouldn't retire without a financial plan. So why do most people retire without a "time plan"?
By Jacob Schroeder
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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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Top 4 Retirement Withdrawal Strategies to Maximize Your SavingsThese retirement withdrawal strategies avoid tax and stock market pitfalls that can eat into your savings.
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A 1031 Exchange May Look Great on Paper, But It's Not Just About TaxesIf you're considering a 1031 exchange after making a large capital gain from selling a property, stop and ask how it will affect your portfolio in the long term.
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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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3 Ways to Avoid Falling Into a Tax Trap in RetirementYou may think you'll pay less in taxes once you retire, but taxable withdrawals and Social Security can keep your tax bill as high as it was during your career.
By Gary Knode, CF2
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Personal Finance
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TravelFive Ways to Save on Vacation Rental PropertiesUse these strategies to pay less for an apartment, condo or house when you travel.
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T-Mobile Senior Phone Plans: Are The Perks Worth the Price?Many mobile providers offer deals for seniors. T-Mobile has three phone plans for people 55 and older. We review the plans, the perks and the pricing.
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This Is the Best T-Mobile Deal for SeniorsIf you're looking to save money on your cell service, consider this T-Mobile deal for seniors.
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The Average Social Security Check by AgeCompare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
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How to Retire at 50 or 55: FIRE Before 60Yes, you can retire at 50 or 55. Take these FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) steps now.
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Concert Cancellations Are Rising. Here's How to Protect Yourself From 'Blue Dot Fever'As concert cancellations rise, fans may need a backup plan before booking flights, hotels and expensive seats.
By Choncé Maddox
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Real Estate
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Here's Why Mortgage Rates Are RisingWhere the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they are connected and how they impact homebuyers.
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A 1031 Exchange May Look Great on Paper, But It's Not Just About TaxesIf you're considering a 1031 exchange after making a large capital gain from selling a property, stop and ask how it will affect your portfolio in the long term.
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How Savvy Retirees Turn Second Homes Into Passive Income EnginesBuying 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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10 Items That Actually Belong in a Storage UnitNot everything should go into storage, but these items tend to hold up well, save space at home and make the cost worth it.
By Paige Cerulli
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Travel
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TravelFive Ways to Save on Vacation Rental PropertiesUse these strategies to pay less for an apartment, condo or house when you travel.
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How to Avoid Overpaying for Flights in 2026 as Prices Keep ClimbingAirfare is climbing. Learn when to book flights and smart ways to save on tickets in 2026.
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6 Expensive Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemHere are expensive travel mistakes people make, including insurance, unnecessary fees and more.
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Why Do People Retire in Florida? 9 Things You Must KnowAttention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
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Travel Tax11 Travel Essentials People Often Forget (And Your HSA Actually Covers)Going somewhere? Use what gets left behind to your advantage on your 2026 vacation.
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7 Tips to Save on Driving Costs This SummerThese seven strategies will help keep a lid on skyrocketing gas and car-repair prices.
By David Rodeck
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Economic Forecasts
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The Kiplinger LetterAn Early Look at the 2026 MidtermsThe midterm elections are six months away, but Democrats seem poised to translate President Trump's unpopularity into big gains.
By Matthew Housiaux
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California Leads the Charge as Privacy Fines SoarThe Kiplinger Letter State privacy fines keep climbing and many businesses are unprepared. Artificial intelligence laws are accelerating the trend.
By John Miley
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Five Ways to Save on Vacation Rental PropertiesTravel Use these strategies to pay less for an apartment, condo or house when you travel.
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How to Avoid Overpaying for Flights in 2026 as Prices Keep ClimbingAirfare is climbing. Learn when to book flights and smart ways to save on tickets in 2026.
By Choncé Maddox
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Ask the Tax Editor: Deductions for Self-Employed RetireesAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on available tax breaks for retirees with a side hustle.
By Joy Taylor
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6 Expensive Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemHere are expensive travel mistakes people make, including insurance, unnecessary fees and more.
By Daniel Bortz
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Spend Freely, for NowEconomic Forecasts Low savings rates and higher gasoline costs imply a slowdown in spending at some point.
By David Payne
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