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The 'Second Law' of Retirement Rules
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Best Blue Chip Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2026 and Beyond
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The Real Cost of Funding Adult Children: Postponing Retirement
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10 Best Free (or Cheap) Online Classes for Seniors and Retirees
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How to Calculate Your Adjusted Gross Income — and What It Means
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Should You Leave Your Heat On All Day or Turn It Off? Which is Cheaper?
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Investing
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The Best Materials Stocks to Buy
Materials stocks represent a wide swath of cyclical industries. Here's how investors can find the best ones to buy.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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How We Found This List of the Best REITs to Buy Now
Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are a special class of stocks known for their high dividend yields. Here's how to find the best ones to buy.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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Dow Beats 334-Point Retreat on Tech Bite: Stock Market Today
Investors, traders and speculators wonder whether this remains a Magnificent 7 market and how long this AI-driven bull run will last.
By David Dittman Published
Personal Finance
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
The best jumbo CD rates can yield returns of up to 4.35%. See our top choices.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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These Eight States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2025
If you live in one of these eight states, you're probably paying $1,000 or more above the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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Avoid These Four Mistakes in the Run Up to Retirement
You can learn a thing or two from the retirees who went before you.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Taxes
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New Trump 2025 Tax Bill and Your Taxes: What You Need to Know
Tax Law From standard deduction amounts to tax brackets and Medicaid cuts, here’s what individual filers need to know about tax changes in Trump's so called "big beautiful bill."
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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The Many Definitions of Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)
Income Tax The definition of modified adjusted gross income differs depending on what the calculation is used for.
By Joy Taylor Last updated
Retirement
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Avoid These Four Mistakes in the Run Up to Retirement
You can learn a thing or two from the retirees who went before you.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Smart Places to Deposit Your Social Security Check
If you receive Social Security checks, where you deposit them matters because it can help grow your earnings. See the best options.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Over 50 and Can’t Stop Snacking? Here's How to Beat Junk Food Addiction
Giving up ultra-processed food is designed to be hard. Here's why so many of us reach for the junk and how to gradually kick the habit.
By Christy Bieber Published
Real Estate
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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in Five Steps
Not all lenders are created equal — here’s how to compare offers, rates and terms with confidence.
By Dori Zinn Last updated
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My Mortgage Rate is 6.5%. Should I Refinance If Rates Fall By Half a Point
A half-point dip may not be enough to offset closing costs. Here's the magic number that makes refinancing pay off.
By Choncé Maddox Last updated
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A Vacation Home Sounds Dreamy, But Is It the Right Move for You?
A vacation home can be a relaxing getaway or a financial burden. Learn the pros and cons of owning a second home and how to decide if it fits your goals.
By Dori Zinn Published
Economic Forecasts
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The Economy on a Knife's Edge
The Letter GDP is growing, but employers have all but stopped hiring as they watch how the trade war plays out.
By David Payne Published
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Home Price Growth Falls
Economic Outlooks Existing home sales remain weak due to high financing costs.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Apple Readies for AI Upgrade with New iPhones
The Kiplinger Letter The tech giant has stumbled when it comes to artificial intelligence, but a new batch of iPhones will help it make headway.
By John Miley Published
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What Services Are Open During the Government Shutdown?
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No Passport? No Problem. Seven US Getaways That Feel Like an International Vacation
From Puerto Rico’s Caribbean flair to Santa Fe’s old world charm, these American destinations deliver a global travel experience — without the hassle of customs or currency exchange.
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The Economy on a Knife's Edge
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How to Prevent an Emergency When Flying With Your Pet
More and more pet owners are including their pets in their travel plans. Here's how to do that safely and with as little stress as possible.
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How to Add Your Passport to Google Wallet
Travelers can now store and use their digital passport on Android for faster, more secure airport experiences.
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Banks Are Sounding the Alarm About Stablecoins
The Kiplinger Letter The banking industry says stablecoins could have a negative impact on lending.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Published
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