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stocksEarnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
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Why This Go-Anywhere JPMorgan Bond ETF Is Thriving
A flexible mandate and solid bond-picking have helped the JPMorgan Income ETF deliver above-average returns with low volatility.
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The Private Assets Held in Public Companies
Shareholders of some of the most widely owned stocks are investing indirectly in private equity and debt.
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How to Ensure Your Kids Never Hear, 'We Might Lose the House'
Instead of seeing retirement planning as a game of optimizing returns, try to view it as building a plan that keeps your family steady when life punches first.
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Oregon Could Be the Retirement Haven You Don't Know About
Looking for a great retirement destination? Oregon has no sales tax, no state tax on your Social Security, highly rated health care and a temperate climate.
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Nasdaq Rises as Iran Deadline Draws Near: Stock Market Today
The "Trump always chickens out" trade faces its severest test, with the fate of an ancient culture and crude oil prices at stake.
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March CPI Report: Iran War Is Expected to Boost Inflation
The March CPI report will be released Friday morning. Here's what economists expect the inflation data to show as energy costs spike.
By Karee Venema
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Retirement
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Quiz: Could You Age in Place Today? Test Your Readiness
Your home, your life, your rules. Master the basics of aging in place and take control of your future with our 10-question home safety knowledge check.
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10 Things to Know About Estate Planning
Estate planning is all about taking charge of your legacy.
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We're 59 With $5.3 Million. Can We Frontload Our Spending?
We are retired and want to spend $250,000 a year, but once Medicare and Social Security start, we'll need less. Are we nuts?
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How to Ensure Your Kids Never Hear, 'We Might Lose the House'
Instead of seeing retirement planning as a game of optimizing returns, try to view it as building a plan that keeps your family steady when life punches first.
By Joe Harl -

Oregon Could Be the Retirement Haven You Don't Know About
Looking for a great retirement destination? Oregon has no sales tax, no state tax on your Social Security, highly rated health care and a temperate climate.
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457 Plan Contribution Limits for 2026
There are higher 457 plan contribution limits in 2026. That's good news for state and local government employees.
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403(b) Contribution Limits for 2026: Good News for Teachers
403(b) contribution limits for 2026 increased by $1,000 from 2025. That's good news for teachers and other nonprofit workers.
By Jackie Stewart
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Meet Kiplinger's experts
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Alexandra Svokos
Digital Managing Editor
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Karee Venema
Senior Investing Editor
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Kelley R. Taylor
Senior Tax Editor
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Alexandra Twin
Senior Retirement Editor
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David Dittman
Investing Editor
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Ellen Kennedy
Retirement Editor
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Carla Ayers
Personal Finance Editor
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Donna LeValley
Retirement Writer
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Kate Schubel
Tax Writer
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Sean Jackson
Personal Finance Writer
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Donna Fuscaldo
Retirement Writer
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Rachael Green
Personal Finance Writer
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Ben Demers
Audience Engagement Manager
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Dan Burrows
Senior Investing Writer
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Taxes
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Income TaxMore States Have Flat Tax Rates for 2026: What It Means and Who Benefits Most
Some states are moving to single‑rate income taxes or cutting existing brackets. That could change how much you keep every payday, especially if you’re thinking about where to live or work next.
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Income Tax2026 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates: What New IRS Thresholds Mean for Your Tax Bill
Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
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TariffsTrump Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling: What’s Still in Effect and Who Could Get Tariff Refunds
As the administration pivots to a new global surcharge under Section 122, the Supreme Court’s ruling has opened the door for over $100 billion in potential refunds. Here's what's happening.
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Tax RefundsIRS Income Tax Refund Schedule: When Will Your Refund Arrive?
Here's how to check your IRS tax refund status and when you can expect your federal refund.
By Kate Schubel
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Personal Finance
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Thinking About Using Your Home Equity in April? What to Know About Rates, Risks and Timing First
With borrowing costs still elevated and economic uncertainty in play, tapping your home equity requires a clear plan, not just available equity.
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Gen Z Is Changing Retirement Saving. Here's What Millennials Can Learn
Rising costs and shifting priorities are changing how younger workers save. Here's what it means for your long-term plan.
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The Private Assets Held in Public Companies
Shareholders of some of the most widely owned stocks are investing indirectly in private equity and debt.
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403(b) Contribution Limits for 2026: Good News for Teachers
403(b) contribution limits for 2026 increased by $1,000 from 2025. That's good news for teachers and other nonprofit workers.
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How I'm Using T-Mobile Perks to Save Money This Summer
T-Mobile perks like MLB.TV, streaming bundles and movie discounts can help offset summer entertainment costs. Here’s how I'm using them to save.
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The LetterWar in the Middle East Spells Higher Inflation for Consumers
The economy can probably withstand the jump in fuel costs, but prices figure to rise faster, straining many budgets.
By Matthew Housiaux
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Real Estate
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Thinking About Using Your Home Equity in April? What to Know About Rates, Risks and Timing First
With borrowing costs still elevated and economic uncertainty in play, tapping your home equity requires a clear plan, not just available equity.
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Does Your Retirement Plan Ignore Half of Your Net Worth?
Including your housing wealth in your retirement plan can lead to higher lifetime income and a larger legacy than a plan based on selling the home for the cash.
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Seven Great Places to Retire in Florida
The Sunshine State remains a beacon for retirees, offering warm weather, sandy beaches, and a relatively low cost of living. Here's a look at where to live.
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3 Questions That Reveal if You’re Actually Ready to Age in Place
Is your "forever home" actually a "Peter Pan house?" The age-in-place dream often hits these three unexpected roadblocks.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Travel
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
Enjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
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Making Your Money Last15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in Retirement
Here's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or other recreational vehicle.
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The 12 Travel Tips Every Retiree Needs to Know
Traveling in retirement is a dream for many people. Here are 12 practical tips to help make that dream a reality
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Why retirees are spending more on travel now
Here is what the SKI trend means for your retirement plan.
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You Might Already Qualify for a Second Passport. Here’s How to Find Out
New rules are expanding who qualifies for citizenship by ancestry. Who qualifies and what it costs
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Do You Need Travel Health Insurance?
Find out when travel health insurance is necessary, what it covers, how much it costs and more.
By Erin Bendig
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Economic Forecasts
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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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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Rise in Gasoline Prices Will Slow Some Sales
Sales rebounded in February after snowstorms, but inflation-adjusted sales should slow a bit going forward.
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The Kiplinger LetterIran War Looms Over Spring Home-Buying Season
The Iran conflict has put the housing market recovery on hold by driving up mortgage rates and raising costs for builders.
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ForecastsKiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Fed Pauses Rates Cuts
The Fed suggests that it is not likely to cut rates further unless the jobs market weakens more.
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026
The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Business Costs Outlook: Spending, Costs Rise
Trade deals reduce tariff uncertainty, but lock in higher costs of imports.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: War in Iran Spells Higher Gas Prices in the US
The loss of roughly a tenth of the world’s oil supply is already raising prices at the gas pump, with more increases to come.
By Jim Patterson
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War in the Middle East Spells Higher Inflation for Consumers
The Letter The economy can probably withstand the jump in fuel costs, but prices figure to rise faster, straining many budgets.
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Travel Icon Rick Steves Cheers a 'Millionaire Tax.' Here's What Other Wealthy Americans Have Said in Support of Higher Taxes
"A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it," Steves said.
By Alexandra Svokos
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5 Ways to Beat Rising Oil Prices This Summer
Oil prices are rising fast. Learn where costs will hit next and how to save
By Paige Cerulli
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Do You Need Travel Health Insurance?
Find out when travel health insurance is necessary, what it covers, how much it costs and more.
By Erin Bendig
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You Might Already Qualify for a Second Passport. Here’s How to Find Out
New rules are expanding who qualifies for citizenship by ancestry. Who qualifies and what it costs
By Paige Cerulli
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Why retirees are spending more on travel now
Here is what the SKI trend means for your retirement plan.
By Choncé Maddox



