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Paying for Long-Term Care: Myths vs Uncomfortable Truths
None of us wants to think we'll need long-term care when we get older, but the odds are roughly even that we will. Which is all the more reason to understand the realities of LTC and how to pay for it.
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Fix Your Mix: How to Derisk Your Portfolio Before Retirement
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An Exec's 'Idiotic' Idea: Skip Training and Commit a Crime
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Capital GainsStates With Low and No Capital Gains Tax in 2026
Low-tax states, including states with no capital gains tax, are selling points for many people.
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Best Conservative Investments for Retirees
The best conservative investments for retirees include low-cost mutual funds and ETFs that hold stocks and bonds as well as simple and safe money market funds.
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Best Mutual Funds to Invest In for 2026
The best mutual funds will capitalize on new trends that emerge this year, all while offering low costs and solid management.
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Nvidia Earnings: Live Updates and Commentary February 2026
Nvidia's earnings event is just days away and Wall Street's attention is zeroed in on the AI bellwether's fourth-quarter results.
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Paying for Long-Term Care: Myths vs Uncomfortable Truths
None of us wants to think we'll need long-term care when we get older, but the odds are roughly even that we will. Which is all the more reason to understand the realities of LTC and how to pay for it.
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Fix Your Mix: How to Derisk Your Portfolio Before Retirement
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RetirementHow One Extra Dollar of Income Can Cost You Thousands in Retirement
Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here’s how even a small increase can affect your retirement costs.
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Best Conservative Investments for Retirees
The best conservative investments for retirees include low-cost mutual funds and ETFs that hold stocks and bonds as well as simple and safe money market funds.
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Eat Your Way Across America: Foodie Gems Worth the Drive
Want to eat your way across America? Here's a look at foodie gems worth the drive, whether you’re craving the nostalgic taste of juicy BBQ or fresh-caught seafood straight from the ocean.
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What Is a 403(b) Retirement Plan? Non-Profit Workers Take Note
Many teachers and other non-profit workers are offered 403(b) plans, rather than a 401(k). But what is a 403(b)?
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taxesA Financial Planner Answers 10 Common Gift Tax Questions
Generous gifts can have tax consequences, but in general, only very wealthy people need to worry about gift taxes. Still, there could be IRS paperwork involved.
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Karee Venema
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Kelley R. Taylor
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Alexandra Twin
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Ellen Kennedy
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Carla Ayers
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Donna LeValley
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Capital Gains
States With Low and No Capital Gains Tax in 2026
Low-tax states, including states with no capital gains tax, are selling points for many people.
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Retirement
How One Extra Dollar of Income Can Cost You Thousands in Retirement
Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here’s how even a small increase can affect your retirement costs.
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Tax ChangesNew $6,000 'Senior Bonus' Deduction: What It Means for Taxpayers Age 65 and Older
If you’re an older adult, a new bonus tax deduction could provide a valuable tax benefit. Here's how it works.
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A Financial Planner Answers 10 Common Gift Tax Questions
Generous gifts can have tax consequences, but in general, only very wealthy people need to worry about gift taxes. Still, there could be IRS paperwork involved.
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An Exec's 'Idiotic' Idea: Skip Training and Commit a Crime
Several medical professionals reached out to say that one of their bosses suggested committing a crime to fulfill OSHA requirements. What's an employee to do?
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DealIs This the Best Music Streaming Deal?
New customers can enjoy a free three-month trial of Amazon Music Unlimited. Along with ad-free music, also enjoy audiobooks from Audible.
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The Best No-Penalty CD Rates: January 2026
No-penalty CDs provide a high return while giving you the flexibility to access your cash whenever needed. Check out Kiplinger's top choices.
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See Our Best Jumbo CD Rates
The best jumbo CD rates can yield returns of up to 4.35%. See our top choices.
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Best (and Worst) Airlines for Flight Delays in 2026
Which airlines should you book and which should you avoid if you want to make it to your destination on time this year?
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What Pet Insurance Does and Doesn’t Cover
Pet insurance can save you thousands on vet bills, but it doesn’t cover everything. Here are the key types of coverage and exclusions you need to know.
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How to Use Home Equity to Help With Your Long-Term Goals
Homeowners are increasingly using their home equity, through products like HELOCs and home equity loans, as a financial resource for managing debt, funding renovations and more.
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Buying a Home With a Friend: How to Prevent Legal Headaches
With rising home prices leading more people to co-buy homes with friends, it's essential to have a co-tenancy agreement that clearly defines the deal.
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Relying on Real Estate in Retirement? Avoid These 3 Mistakes
The keys to successful real estate planning for retirees: Stop thinking of property income as a reliable paycheck, start planning for tax consequences and structure your assets early to maintain flexibility.
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My wife wants to use our $6.1 million for charity — I want a lake house.
We are 62 and finally retired after decades of hard work. I see the lakehouse as an investment in our happiness.
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Best (and Worst) Airlines for Flight Delays in 2026
Which airlines should you book and which should you avoid if you want to make it to your destination on time this year?
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Eat Your Way Across America: Foodie Gems Worth the Drive
Want to eat your way across America? Here's a look at foodie gems worth the drive, whether you’re craving the nostalgic taste of juicy BBQ or fresh-caught seafood straight from the ocean.
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travel15 Money-Saving Travel Tips for Retirees
Globetrotting in your golden years doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are 15 ways to cut down on your travel expenses.
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Emergency Travel Assistance Memberships Explained
Emergency travel assistance memberships help coordinate medical evacuations and emergency travel support. Here is how they differ from insurance and how major providers compare.
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$100,000 Travel Emergencies You Don’t See Coming and How to Prepare
Travel emergencies can get expensive fast. Here's how to protect your wallet from the worst-case scenario.
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The 11 Best National Parks to Visit in Retirement
Exploring the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of America's national parks offers retirees an adventurous way to soak in epic scenery and keep things exciting.
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Kiplinger ForecastsKiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic Growth
In the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
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The Kiplinger LetterFarmers Brace for Another Rough Year
The agriculture sector has been plagued by low commodity prices and is facing an uncertain trade outlook.
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The Kiplinger LetterSpecial Report: The Future of American Politics
Kiplinger assesses the political trends and challenges that will define the next decade.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumer Spending Takes a Breather
Sales were flat in December, and January storms likely hindered spending as well.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Moderate Inflation to Continue in the Near Term
Twelve-month inflation rates will stay low in the next few months, but could pick up in the year’s second half.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Is The Jan. Jump in Jobs a One-Off?
Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
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ForecastsExports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
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