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IPO Strategy: Why Waiting to Invest Pays OffIPOs are exciting — that doesn't mean they're bargains, and you're usually better off tuning out the hype. Here's a checklist to help you decide when to invest.
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How Teachers Can Maximize Their 403(b) and 457(b) PlansEligible education workers can contribute to 403(b) and 457(b) plans, giving them flexibility when deciding how to save and use retirement funds.
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3 Steps to Defining Your Retirement MissionWhat do you want your retirement to look like? Define the mission first, and the appropriate investment products will practically pick themselves.
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How to Give Money to Kids Without Setting Them Up to FailHelping them out is cool, but the best gift is teaching them how to manage money, be realistic about their standard of living and learn to stand on their own.
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Wills vs Trusts: How to Decide What's Right for Your FamilyDoes your estate plan need a will, a trust or both? Understanding how these tools work, and what your family needs, will help you make the right choice.
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Who Qualifies for the New $90 Medicare Part B Rebate?Are you getting $90 back on your Part B premiums? Here is a complete breakdown of who qualifies, who is excluded, and when payments arrive.
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Estate Tax17 States With Scary Estate and Inheritance TaxesOver a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.
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Can a 64-Year-Old Retire and Count on 'Shaky' Social Security?In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, financial experts run the numbers to see if a frustrated worker can safely trade their job for a $90,000-a-year retirement.
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How Teachers Can Maximize Their 403(b) and 457(b) PlansEligible education workers can contribute to 403(b) and 457(b) plans, giving them flexibility when deciding how to save and use retirement funds.
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Keep Your Kids From Falling Into the Early Inheritance TrapGiving your adult children or grandchildren a massive cash gift can sabotage the financial independence you hope to build. Here is how to restructure your legacy with incentive trusts.
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3 Steps to Defining Your Retirement MissionWhat do you want your retirement to look like? Define the mission first, and the appropriate investment products will practically pick themselves.
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Alexandra SvokosDigital Managing Editor
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Karee VenemaSenior Investing Editor
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Kelley R. TaylorSenior Tax Editor
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Alexandra TwinSenior Retirement Editor
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David DittmanInvesting Editor
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Ellen KennedyRetirement Editor
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Carla AyersPersonal Finance Editor
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Donna LeValleyRetirement Writer
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Kate SchubelSenior Tax Writer
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Sean JacksonPersonal Finance Writer
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Donna FuscaldoRetirement Writer
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Rachael GreenPersonal Finance Writer
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Ben DemersAudience Engagement Manager
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Dan BurrowsSenior Investing Writer
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Tax BreaksNew Car Loan Interest Deduction: Which Vehicles and Buyers QualifyThe Trump 2025 tax overhaul includes a temporary tax deduction for auto loan interest. How does it work?
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State TaxFive States With No Sales Tax in 2026: What to KnowIs your state’s ban on sales tax actually saving you money? Probably not as much as you might think.
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Estate Tax17 States With Scary Estate and Inheritance Taxes
Over a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.
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Tax LawMidterm Elections Tax Measures: What to Watch on the November BallotVoters in several states will decide on key tax measures during the 2026 midterm elections this fall.
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Keep Your Kids From Falling Into the Early Inheritance Trap
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How to Give Money to Kids Without Setting Them Up to FailHelping them out is cool, but the best gift is teaching them how to manage money, be realistic about their standard of living and learn to stand on their own.
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Visa and Mastercard Agree to $167.5 Million ATM Fee Settlement: Do You Qualify?If you paid a fee to withdraw cash from a non-bank ATM anytime between 2007 and 2026, you could be eligible for a payment from a $167.5 million settlement. Here’s who is eligible and how to file a claim.
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How to Use AI for Financial Advice (and What to Avoid)AI can't take the place of the human touch when it comes to getting investment advice and planning for your future.
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FeaturesAmazon Resale: Where Amazon Prime Returns Become Your Online BargainsAmazon Resale products may have some imperfections, but that often leads to wildly discounted prices.
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DST Taxes: Why You Pay on More Than the Income
DST investors may pay taxes on income being held back for future property improvements. It's no cause for alarm, as taxes today mean tax benefits tomorrow.
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real estateThe 15 Most Expensive Housing Markets in the US: Real Estate with the Highest Average Home PricesThe most expensive housing markets in the U.S. have an average home price almost three times the national average.
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Why More Older Adults Are Renting – Is It a Better Alternative to Downsizing?The 55+ crowd is the fastest-growing group of renters. Here’s what to weigh if you’re considering swapping homeownership for a lease.
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5 Ways Older Homeowners Can Break Free of the Mortgage TrapHigh borrowing costs are freezing mobility for aging homeowners. Here’s how to access your home equity without wiping out your savings.
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Smart Ways to Save Money at MuseumsWant to save money at museums, art galleries, zoos and gardens? Use these tips to get free or discounted admission to national and local collections.
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The Strange Gap Between Busy and Bored in RetirementBob Sipchen offers his observations on filling your schedule during retirement.
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Child-Free Cruises Perfect For Your Retirement CelebrationHow to find a bespoke ocean or river vacation for adults. Many of these options are smaller, charming river cruises, expeditions, or niche experiences.
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The Kiplinger LetterHow to Navigate an Extra-Busy Summer Travel SeasonTips for beating the exceptional crowds expected this year and keeping your vacation budget manageable.
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How to Find the Perfect Cruise For YouIn the wake of the pandemic, cruises are more popular than ever — and the choices are plentiful. Here's how to find your perfect cruise.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Job Gains Return to EarthKiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
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Kiplinger ForecastsKiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic GrowthIn the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
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ForecastsKiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Fed Pauses Rates CutsThe Fed suggests that it is not likely to cut rates further unless the jobs market weakens more.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Blowout August Spending as Consumers Keep SurprisingStrong retail sales gains appeared across the board, but tighter budgets are coming.
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The Kiplinger LetterFarmers Brace For Higher CostsThe war in Iran hikes prices for key agricultural inputs.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: A Pickup Is Coming in AugustThe 3.4% inflation rate in August was not the improvement that policymakers at the Federal Reserve were looking for.
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