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Investing
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Divorce and Your Home: An Expert's Guide to Avoiding a Tax Bomb
Your home is probably your biggest asset, so if you're getting a divorce, the stakes are high. Keep it? Sell it? You need to have a good plan in place for how to handle it.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ Published
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: Don’t Be Fooled by Recent Growth
Kiplinger Forecasts Read Kiplinger's latest GDP forecast — we assess the state of the economy and review the gross domestic product growth rate.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook
Forecasts Interest rates will stay in a holding pattern, as concerns about future inflation balance fears of an economic slowdown. The Federal Reserve is also on hold.
By David Payne Last updated
Personal Finance
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What Is Life Insurance?
What is life insurance? Learn the differences between policies and other key details to decide which type of life insurance, if any, is right for you.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook
Forecasts Interest rates will stay in a holding pattern, as concerns about future inflation balance fears of an economic slowdown. The Federal Reserve is also on hold.
By David Payne Last updated
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How To Get the Best Savings Account Bonuses
A savings account bonus gives your savings a head start while taking advantage of today's historically high interest rates. Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Taxes
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Trump IRS Shakeup and New Commissioner Billy Long: What's Next?
IRS An unconventional Commissioner comes amid broader efforts to reshape the IRS and tax policy in 2025.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Big Tax Deduction Increase Proposed for Those Over Age 65
Tax Deductions A new bipartisan bill and a tax plan from the House GOP could mean bigger retirement tax savings to offset taxes on Social Security and high prices.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Fewer Agents, Fewer Audits: How IRS Staff Cuts Are Changing Enforcement
Significant reductions in the IRS workforce appear to be increasing the number of 'no change' audit closures. The shift could potentially increase the overall tax gap — the difference between taxes that should have been paid and those that were.
By Bill Smith Published
Retirement
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An Estate Planning Attorney's Guide to the Importance of POAs
Regularly updating your financial and health care power of attorney documents ensures they reflect your current intentions and circumstances. It's also important to clearly communicate your wishes to your chosen agents.
By Denise McClain, JD, CPA Published
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Divorce and Your Home: An Expert's Guide to Avoiding a Tax Bomb
Your home is probably your biggest asset, so if you're getting a divorce, the stakes are high. Keep it? Sell it? You need to have a good plan in place for how to handle it.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ Published
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?
Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
Real Estate
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‘Storm Chaser’ Scammers Are Targeting Natural Disaster Victims
Beware of storm chaser scammers who turn up after a natural disaster and attempt to take advantage of those impacted, the BBB says.
By Carla Ayers Last updated
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What if You Could Increase Your Retirement Income by 50% to 75%? Here's How
Combining IRA investments, lifetime income annuities and a HECM into one plan could significantly increase your retirement income and liquid savings compared to traditional planning.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Worst Places to Retire in the US
The worst places to retire tend to lag in quality of life, health care and affordability, according to WalletHub's 2025 survey. Is your state the worst?
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook
Forecasts Interest rates will stay in a holding pattern, as concerns about future inflation balance fears of an economic slowdown. The Federal Reserve is also on hold.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Car Buying Splurge Comes to An End
Economic Forecasts Retail sales fall as car sales retreat. Other non-gas sales are little changed.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Prices Up on Middle East War
Economic Forecasts Oil prices are likely to stay elevated as long as Israel and Iran are exchanging fire.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Car Buying Splurge Comes to An End
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