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How to Avoid the Financial Quicksand of Early Retirement Losses
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How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help Protect Your Aging Parents
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Q4 Post-Mortem From an Investment Adviser: Year of Resilience
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Investing for IncomeBest Bond Funds to Buy
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'Donroe Doctrine' Pumps Dow 594 Points: Stock Market Today
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Is Your Emergency Fund Running Low? Here's How to Bulk It Up
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Guide to How All-Assets Planning Offers a Better Retirement
An "all-asset" strategy would integrate housing wealth and annuities with traditional investments to generate more income and liquid savings for retirees.
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How to Avoid the Financial Quicksand of Early Retirement Losses
Sequence of returns — experiencing losses early on — can quickly deplete your savings, highlighting the need for strategies that prioritize income stability.
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How an Elder Law Attorney Can Help Protect Your Aging Parents
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Q4 Post-Mortem From an Investment Adviser: Year of Resilience
Financial pro Prem Patel shares his take on how markets performed in the fourth quarter of 2025, with an eye toward what investors should keep in mind for 2026.
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9 Medicare Changes to Watch in 2026
Learn about the benefits that become permanent features of Medicare in 2026 and how they have been changed or updated since their inception.
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What You Will Pay for Medicare in 2026
Medicare premiums for 2026, as well as the costs of Parts A, B, and D, have increased. Here is how much you'll pay in 2026.
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January Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your Check Arriving?
The date your January Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.
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How to Manage Longevity Risk in Retirement: 10 Solutions
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Alexandra Svokos
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Karee Venema
Senior Investing Editor
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Kelley R. Taylor
Senior Tax Editor
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Alexandra Twin
Senior Retirement Editor
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David Dittman
Investing Editor
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Ellen Kennedy
Retirement Editor
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Carla Ayers
Personal Finance Editor
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Donna LeValley
Retirement Writer
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Kate Schubel
Tax Writer
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Sean Jackson
Personal Finance Writer
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Donna Fuscaldo
Retirement Writer
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Rachael Green
Personal Finance Writer
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Ben Demers
Audience Engagement Manager
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Dan Burrows
Senior Investing Writer
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Guide to How All-Assets Planning Offers a Better Retirement
An "all-asset" strategy would integrate housing wealth and annuities with traditional investments to generate more income and liquid savings for retirees.
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7 Tax Blunders to Avoid in Your First Year of Retirement
A business-as-usual approach to taxes in the first year of retirement can lead to silly trip-ups that erode your nest egg. Here are seven common goofs to avoid.
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Income Tax2025-2026 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates
Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
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Property Tax10 Cheapest Places to Live in Washington
Is Washington your go-to ski destination? These counties combine no income tax with the lowest property tax bills in the state.
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6 Overlooked Areas That Can Make or Break Your Retirement
If you're heading into retirement with scattered and uncertain plans, distilling them into these six areas can ensure you thrive in later life.
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7 Risks Your Retirement Plan Should Address
Your retirement needs to be able to withstand several major threats, including inflation, longevity, long-term care costs, market swings and more.
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What You Will Pay for Medicare in 2026
Medicare premiums for 2026, as well as the costs of Parts A, B, and D, have increased. Here is how much you'll pay in 2026.
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SavingsBest Money Market Accounts — January 2026
Money market accounts deliver checking account flexibility while helping you earn up to 4.10% APY.
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
The top 5-year CD rates offer up to 4.00%, surpassing inflation and helping to reach long-term savings goals.
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SavingsThe Best 3-Year CDs of 2026
Achieve your savings goals and outpace inflation with our top 3-year CDs picks.
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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.
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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House? Key Expenses to Know
Selling a home isn’t free. Learn about the most common — and often overlooked — costs involved in selling your house, from agent fees to prep work.
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
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real estateFixed vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: Which Is Better for Buying a Home?
Consider these pluses and minuses before jumping into a loan you'll be paying for the next 15 to 30 years.
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7 Rental Car Fees to Avoid
Rental car fees add up. You could pay double the daily rate unless you just say no at the counter.
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Property TaxesTen Cheapest Places to Live in Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia has some cheap places to live. Here are a few if you hate paying property taxes.
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6 Expensive Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Here are expensive travel mistakes people make, including insurance, unnecessary fees and more.
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How Long it Takes to Renew Your Passport: Online or By Mail
What to know about the timing of renewing your passport, so you don't mis sout on a trip.
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Do US Citizens Need a Visa for Europe? ETIAS Delayed Again
Americans will eventually need to apply for approval under ETIAS to travel to Europe, but the system has been repeatedly delayed.
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Should You Use Buy Now, Pay Later Options to Finance Your Vacation?
Many travel companies are letting users pay in installments. But is "buy now, pay later" a smart financial decision?
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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 LetterSpecial Report: The Future of American Politics
The Political Trends and Challenges that Will Define the Next Decade
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026
The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
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ForecastsExports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumer Spending Surprisingly Strong
E-commerce sales jumped again in October, but in-store sales benefited, as well.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Surprise Drop in Inflation May Not Last
The unexpected decline in November inflation from 3.0% to 2.7% may have been partly the result of a shortened survey period.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
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