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retirementA Step-by-Step Guide to Being an Estate ExecutorWhether you're planning ahead for your own heirs or have been asked to be the executor of an estate for someone else, it pays to understand what the role requires.
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Why the 60/40 Portfolio Struggles and What to Do InsteadTraditional portfolios are becoming increasingly concentrated. Consider investing in real assets, such as commodities, infrastructure and real estate.
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Borrowing Against Your Portfolio: When It Makes SenseA securities-based line of credit can provide access to cash without requiring you to sell eligible investments. These are the opportunities and risks.
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retirementA Step-by-Step Guide to Being an Estate Executor
Whether you're planning ahead for your own heirs or have been asked to be the executor of an estate for someone else, it pays to understand what the role requires.
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Why You Need a Power of AttorneyHaving a power of attorney is critical should the time come when you can't make health and financial decisions on your own.
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The Woman's Guide to Estate Planning: Protect Your Health and WealthEstate planning for women must account for longer average lifespans, interrupted work lives and other gender differences. It's crucial for their financial and physical health.
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What to Do When You're the Executor of an EstateThere are many steps you have to take if you're named the executor of an estate, and each estate is different, but there are some basic steps to follow.
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The 'Serena Williams Rule' of RetirementRather than formally retire, Serena Williams sought an "evolution."
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Mellody Hobson: The No. 1 Mistake Derailing Retirement SavingsAre you accidentally sabotaging your own financial security? A top financial executive explains why doing what feels "safe" might be your biggest risk.
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Dan BurrowsSenior Investing Writer
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Property TaxHow Your Fall Garden Can Spike Your Property Tax BillPermanent hardscaping and other installations may raise your property tax bill in 2026: here's what you may do about it.
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Retirement TaxSome Retirees Are Choosing Delaware Over Florida: How the Retirement Math Adds UpFlorida has long been a favored retirement destination, but lately, Delaware is having a moment.
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State TaxStates With No Income Tax Ranked By Homeowner CostsSee which of the nine zero-tax states offer real cost savings on property taxes, insurance, and utilities.
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Dave Ramsey Calls Out These 5 Money Mistakes. Are You Guilty?Debt doesn't happen overnight. Dave Ramsey points to several common habits that can make it harder to get ahead financially.
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What Dolly Parton Taught Us About True WealthThe way Dolly Parton lived her life and made business decisions offers the rest of us lessons about money, purpose, resilience, generosity and courage.
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Property TaxHow Your Fall Garden Can Spike Your Property Tax Bill
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Grandparents by Design: 5 Upgrades for Unforgettable VisitsAging in place meets high-energy fun with smart home upgrades that make hosting grandkids a breeze.
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credit cardsThe Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for YouPack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
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Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses That Come with Free Companion TicketsWe’ve rounded up the two best airline credit card bonuses worth up to $720 to help you rack up miles, earn a companion pass and pay for your next big vacation.
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The Kiplinger LetterCongress Faces Busy AutumnLawmakers likely will avert a government shutdown before hitting the campaign trail.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Business Costs Special Report 2026Fresh forecasts from Kiplinger's Letters team to help you plan ahead and prepare a budget for a range of business costs.
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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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