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Investing
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33 Stocks That Could Rally 33% or More
Analysts say these S&P 500 stocks have at least 33% price upside over the next year or so.
By Dan Burrows
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Apple Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Apple stock is back at record highs, but then it's been a buy-and-hold beast for the ages.
By Dan Burrows
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Small Caps Hit a New High on Rate-Cut Hopes: Stock Market Today
Odds for a December rate cut remain high after the latest batch of jobs data, which helped the Russell 2000 outperform today.
By Karee Venema
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Year-End Retirement Tax Planning Actions if You Have $1 Million or More
Consider implementing these four strategies before December 31 to potentially improve your tax situation for this year and the future.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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What Investors May Face in the New Year: Interview
Keith Lerner, the chief market strategist and chief investment officer for Truist Wealth, speaks with Kiplinger.
By Anne Kates Smith
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Three Year-End Tax Strategies for Retirees With $2M to $10M
To avoid the OBBB messing up your whole tax strategy, get your Roth conversions and charitable bunching done by year's end.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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'Politics' Is a Dirty Word for Some Advisers: That's Not Cool
Your financial plan should be aligned with your values and your politics. If your adviser refuses to talk about them, it's time to go elsewhere.
By Maggie Kulyk, CRPC®, CSRIC™
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Retirement
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Morningstar’s 2026 Retirement Withdrawal Advice: Will It Work for Investors?
Morningstar’s 2026 guidance is out, recommending a lower withdrawal rate than the traditional 4%-a-year strategy. Researchers compared the two approaches to see how they stack up.
By Christy Bieber
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Medicare Open Enrollment UpdatesMedicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: Get Free, Unbiased Help and Medicare to Cover GLP-1 Medications in 2026
Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: We are back for the Final Week of Open Enrollment
By Donna LeValley
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10 Things to Know About Estate Planning
Estate planning is all about taking charge of your legacy.
By David Rodeck
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QuizSocial Security Benefits Quiz : Do You Know the IRS Tax Rules?
Social Security benefits often come with confusing IRS tax rules that can trip up financially savvy retirees and near-retirees.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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15 Costly Drugs Will Get Medicare Price Cuts in 2027: Will You Save?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended a safety net to older Americans by announcing significant price reductions on 15 high-cost prescription drugs, effective in 2027.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Year-End Retirement Tax Planning Actions if You Have $1 Million or More
Consider implementing these four strategies before December 31 to potentially improve your tax situation for this year and the future.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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My adult child was laid off. Can we discuss it without ruining the holidays?
We asked mental health and financial experts for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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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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QuizSocial Security Benefits Quiz : Do You Know the IRS Tax Rules?
Social Security benefits often come with confusing IRS tax rules that can trip up financially savvy retirees and near-retirees.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Year-End Retirement Tax Planning Actions if You Have $1 Million or More
Consider implementing these four strategies before December 31 to potentially improve your tax situation for this year and the future.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Tax PolicyIs a New $25,000 Health Care Tax Deduction Coming in 2026?
A proposal from GOP Sen. Josh Hawley is adding to the chatter about health care affordability.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Tax TipsAre You Middle-Class? Here's The Most Tax-Friendly State For Your Family
We found the state with no income tax, low property tax bills, and exemptions on groceries and medicine.
By Kate Schubel
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TariffsCostco Sues Over Trump Tariffs: What Could That Mean for Prices in 2026?
The retailer is making headlines not just for its famous hot dog and gold bars but for suing the Trump administration over tariffs.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Three Year-End Tax Strategies for Retirees With $2M to $10M
To avoid the OBBB messing up your whole tax strategy, get your Roth conversions and charitable bunching done by year's end.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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Personal Finance
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I’ve Got $50,000 Burning A Hole in My Pocket. Where Do I Park It When the Fed Cuts Rates So I Don’t Lose Ground?
Why a mix of CDs can protect $50,000 from shrinking yields.
By Sean Jackson
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Year-End Retirement Tax Planning Actions if You Have $1 Million or More
Consider implementing these four strategies before December 31 to potentially improve your tax situation for this year and the future.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Tax PolicyIs a New $25,000 Health Care Tax Deduction Coming in 2026?
A proposal from GOP Sen. Josh Hawley is adding to the chatter about health care affordability.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Should You Tap Your Home Equity Before 2026?
As borrowing rates and tax law shifts converge, here's what homeowners need to know before pulling equity out of their home.
By Choncé Maddox
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Real Estate
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Should You Tap Your Home Equity Before 2026?
As borrowing rates and tax law shifts converge, here's what homeowners need to know before pulling equity out of their home.
By Choncé Maddox
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5 DIY Home Security Upgrades That Lower Insurance Costs
Boost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.
By Paige Cerulli
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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're linked and how they affect homebuyers.
By Sean Jackson
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Retire in the Hamptons: Finding the Right Town for Your Budget
Yes, it's favored by the rich and famous, but retiring in the Hamptons may not be out of your league. Here's a guide to affordability and and who is happiest living there.
By Drew Limsky
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Travel
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Five Underrated Travel Destinations Worth Exploring in 2025
Tired of the crowds in Paris or Rome? These under-the-radar international spots are safe, scenic and surprisingly affordable.
By Brittany Leitner
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Clear vs TSA PreCheck vs Global Entry: What's Worth Your Money?
A look at the relative value of Clear vs TSA PreCheck vs Global Entry for travelers.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice AwardsKiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Hotel Credit Card Rewards Programs
These are the winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' hotel credit card rewards programs category. Our awards celebrate the very best products and services in personal finance.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice AwardsKiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Travel Rewards Credit Cards
These are the winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best travel rewards credit cards category. Our awards celebrate the very best products and services in personal finance.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Vacation Ideas6 Great Places for Wheelchair Users to Go On Vacation
These six places provide plenty of travel inspiration for people who use wheelchairs.
By Becca van Sambeck
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Frequent Flyer Tax Could Raise Billions for Climate
Could taxing frequent flyers help combat global pollution? Some climate scientists say yes.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Economic Forecasts
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Are Economizing, but Still Spending
Retail sales growth has downshifted after a strong summer.
By David Payne
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ForecastsExports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Kiplinger'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: Gas Could Drop Below $3 by Dec.
Folks hitting the road this holiday will see gas prices in line with last year.
By Jim Patterson
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
By David Payne
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The LetterShoppers Hit the Brakes on EVs After Tax Credits Expire
Electric cars are here to stay, but they'll have to compete harder to get shoppers interested without the federal tax credit.
By David Payne
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The Kiplinger LetterAmid Mounting Uncertainty: Five Forecasts About AI
With the risk of overspending on AI data centers hotly debated, here are some forecasts about AI that we can make with some confidence.
By John Miley
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Kiplinger ForecastsKiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic Growth
In the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
By David Payne
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Is a New $25,000 Health Care Tax Deduction Coming in 2026?
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Tax Policy A promise of $2,000 tariff dividend checks is raising questions and fueling confusion.
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Must-Have Travel Essentials and Packing Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Trips
Feature Explore stress-free holiday travel hacks for visiting family this season! From packing tips to must-have travel essentials, make your journey comfortable and hassle-free.
By Karon Warren
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The AI Boom Will Lift IT Spending Next Year
The Kiplinger Letter 2026 will be one of strongest years for the IT industry since the PC boom and early days of the Web in the mid-1990s.
By John Miley
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Frontier’s GoWild! Annual Flight Pass: Is the $349 All‑You‑Can‑Fly Deal Worth It?
Frontier’s GoWild! Pass offers unlimited flights for $349, but blackout dates, standby rules and fees apply. See who benefits and if it’s worth it.
By Choncé Maddox
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Are Economizing, but Still Spending
Economic Forecasts Retail sales growth has downshifted after a strong summer.
By David Payne
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