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Why the 4% Rule Could Fail for Retirement IncomeWhile the 4% rule is a useful starting point, a lengthy retirement can't rely on a one-time calculation. This is why you need a personalized income plan.
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Financial Strategies to Afford a Long RetirementBridging the gap between your vision of retirement and real financial readiness requires planning, adaptable income strategies and expert guidance.
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7 Ways Parents Can Help Teens Start InvestingNew research shows 70% of teenagers are eager to get into the market — and they're looking to their parents for guidance.
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Key Differences in Financial Independence vs RetirementPeople use "financial independence" and "retirement" as if they're the same milestone. But treating them the same is where a lot of financial plans go sideways.
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How Women Should Structure Their Long-Term Care InsuranceWomen's longer life expectancies mean their long-term care coverage should feature longer benefit periods, higher payout amounts and robust inflation protection.
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How to Prepare Your Kids to Manage MoneyMore than half of parents and grandparents believe children are less financially prepared than they were. Here's how you can help close the gap.
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The Kiplinger LetterApple’s New Foldable Phone Poised for Strong SalesThe iPhone Duo is the biggest hardware upgrade for Apple since the original iPhone. It’s destined to be a global hit and spur excitement around foldables.
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What Happens When You Inherit a House — With Your SiblingsInheriting a house with siblings can raise questions about ownership, taxes and costs. Learn your options for selling, keeping or buying out the home.
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Why the 4% Rule Could Fail for Retirement IncomeWhile the 4% rule is a useful starting point, a lengthy retirement can't rely on a one-time calculation. This is why you need a personalized income plan.
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Tax LawWhat a New Flat-Rate Social Security COLA Would Mean for Retiree TaxesLawmakers are floating several ideas about how to shore up Social Security. One involves changing the annual cost-of-living adjustment.
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My Parents' Estate Tripped Me Up With a Snake (and a Gun)My parents took meticulous care of their home and estate planning. But when it came time to sell their house of 54 years, all hell broke loose. Here are the five lessons I learned.
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Financial Strategies to Afford a Long RetirementBridging the gap between your vision of retirement and real financial readiness requires planning, adaptable income strategies and expert guidance.
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From Buffett to Beyoncé: What Celebrities Say About InheritanceSee what Warren Buffett, Shaq, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman have to say about passing down wealth.
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Key Differences in Financial Independence vs RetirementPeople use "financial independence" and "retirement" as if they're the same milestone. But treating them the same is where a lot of financial plans go sideways.
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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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Why the 4% Rule Could Fail for Retirement Income
While the 4% rule is a useful starting point, a lengthy retirement can't rely on a one-time calculation. This is why you need a personalized income plan.
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Tax LawWhat a New Flat-Rate Social Security COLA Would Mean for Retiree Taxes
Lawmakers are floating several ideas about how to shore up Social Security. One involves changing the annual cost-of-living adjustment.
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PoliticsTrump $5,000 Checks and $500 ACA Rebates: What to Know About the Latest PromisesPresident Trump is talking a lot lately about sending checks to American taxpayers.
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Ask the EditorAsk the Editor: How Long to Keep Tax Returns and MoreOur Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor answers readers' questions, including one on how long taxpayers should keep tax returns and other records.
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Travel5 Fall Trips That Are Even Better After You RetireTake advantage of retirement’s flexibility with these five fall getaways offering beautiful scenery, great food, history and fewer summer crowds.
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It Took This Retired Arkansas COO 25 Years to Reach $1 Million"It is hard to deny yourself and family something you want when the money is there to have it, to convince them that the sacrifice is worth it in the long run."
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Which American Express Credit Card is Right for You?The Amex Gold and Platinum cards offer very different rewards and perks. We compare annual fees, rewards and benefits to help you choose.
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Is the Hilton Honors Amex Surpass Card Worth It?Frequent Hilton guests can get more from their stays with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card. Here’s what to know about its hotel perks, rewards and travel benefits.
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These 7 Budgeting Apps Do the Hard Work for YouIf you're searching for a great budgeting app, here are our top picks.
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: May Sees Multifamily Building SpikeHigh mortgage rates, persistent affordability constraints and elevated input costs continue to plague the housing market.
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What Happens When You Inherit a House — With Your Siblings
Inheriting a house with siblings can raise questions about ownership, taxes and costs. Learn your options for selling, keeping or buying out the home.
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My Parents' Estate Tripped Me Up With a Snake (and a Gun)
My parents took meticulous care of their home and estate planning. But when it came time to sell their house of 54 years, all hell broke loose. Here are the five lessons I learned.
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: May Sees Multifamily Building Spike
High mortgage rates, persistent affordability constraints and elevated input costs continue to plague the housing market.
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How Your Employer Could Help You Buy a HomeMore companies are looking at offering employees support for buying a home — including down payment assistance — as a workplace benefit.
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Travel5 Fall Trips That Are Even Better After You Retire
Take advantage of retirement’s flexibility with these five fall getaways offering beautiful scenery, great food, history and fewer summer crowds.
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Is the Hilton Honors Amex Surpass Card Worth It?
Frequent Hilton guests can get more from their stays with the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card. Here’s what to know about its hotel perks, rewards and travel benefits.
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TravelDo I Still Need Travel Insurance If I Have Coverage Through a Credit Card?Many credit cards offer travel insurance as a perk, but is the coverage comprehensive enough to skip buying a separate policy?
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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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Capital One Venture Rewards: Is the $95 Card Worth It?Capital One Venture Rewards offers flexible miles, travel perks and simple rewards. See what you get for the $95 annual fee and who the card suits best.
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ForecastsKiplinger Trade Outlook: Trade Deficit WidensKiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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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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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: May Sees Multifamily Building SpikeHigh mortgage rates, persistent affordability constraints and elevated input costs continue to plague the housing market.
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