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Why the Next Fed Chair Decision May Be the Most Consequential in Decades
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Inherited an IRA? Don't Fall Into the 10-Year Tax Trap
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How Money Guilt Holds Women Back (and How to Send It Packing)
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Retiring Without Heirs: 4 Ways to Protect Your Wealth and Spend It Your Way
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Why You May Not Want to Move Near the Grandkids in Retirement
Thinking of moving near the grandchildren in retirement? Before you pack up your bags, you may want to think again.
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Turning 65 This Year? Here Are 10 Key Things To Know
Ten key things to know for those turning 65 this year, from retirement to health and beyond.
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Presidents and Social Security: How Presidents Have Impacted America's First Social Insurance Policy
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Does Donald Trump Claim Social Security Benefits?
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Married and Retiring? Here's How to Claim Thousands More in Social Security Benefits
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The Rule of 1,000 Hours in Retirement
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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
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David Dittman
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Ellen Kennedy
Retirement Editor
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Carla Ayers
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Donna LeValley
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Kate Schubel
Tax Writer
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Sean Jackson
Personal Finance Writer
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Donna Fuscaldo
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Rachael Green
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Ben Demers
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Dan Burrows
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Sales TaxPink Tax: What Does Price Discrimination Cost Women?
The 'pink tax' is a form of price discrimination banned in many states that still costs women millions each year.
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State TaxesDon't Let High Taxes Break Your Heart This Valentine’s Day
We’ve mapped out the best states where your box of chocolates comes without a side of sales tax.
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State TaxMichigan Tax Guide
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Tax Breaks7 Overlooked Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed
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SavingsBest CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
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State Taxes
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Credit CardsBest Cash Back Credit Cards
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SavingsBest Money Market Accounts — February 2026
Money market accounts offer the flexibility of checking accounts while helping you earn up to 4.00% APY.
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real estateWhat to Expect When Applying for a Mortgage Loan
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How to Design a Second Home That Generates Rental Income
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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in Five Steps
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Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses That Come with Free Companion Tickets
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
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Travel SmartWhy You Should Book a Winter Vacation
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My wife says our $4.3 million savings are 'our grandkids' inheritance.'
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Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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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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The Kiplinger LetterThe U.S. Economy Will Gain Steam This Year
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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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The Kiplinger LetterTrump Reshapes Foreign Policy
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The Kiplinger LetterCongress is Set for a Busy Winter
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Looks to Stay Moderate for a While
Twelve-month inflation rates will decline in the next few months, but some of this decline will be illusory.
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