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stocksEarnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
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The Easiest Asset Allocation Rule
The easiest asset allocation rule is a quick calculation that helps determine how much of your portfolio is in stocks or in bonds. Here's how it works.
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ETFs5 Best Commodity ETFs to Buy Now
Commodity ETFs provide exposure to broad baskets of raw materials, including crude oil, via futures contracts. But relative complexity comes with higher fees.
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5 Tax-Efficient ETFs to Diversify Your Portfolio
Exchange-traded funds are generally less onerous tax-wise than mutual funds, but these tax-efficient ETFs stand apart.
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Is That Really Your Grandkid Calling, or Scammers Using AI?
AI has given fraudsters new tools that make it even easier to identify vulnerable retirees and steal their money. What can you do to stay safe?
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Longevity and Asset Allocation: Rethinking Stock-Bond Splits
Using age to determine your stock-bond mix is the default for retirement investing. But now retirement can last 30 years or more, it's time to rethink the rules.
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5 Ways to Sort the Best From the Rest When Hiring a Financial Adviser
Whether you're hiring your first financial adviser or searching for a new one, looking for these key attributes can help you find the right fit.
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Afraid to Dip Into Your Savings? 8 Guilt-Free Ways to Finally Enjoy Your Retirement
Stop worrying about the balance. From legacy gifts to bucket list travel, here are 8 ways to spend your retirement savings without the guilt.
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Retirement65 or Older? These 5 Tax Breaks Could Lower Your Taxes This Year
From standard deductions to lesser-known credits, these five strategies can help older adult retirees save more on federal taxes.
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We're Retired but My Wife Keeps Shopping. Am I Being Cheap, or Are We Going Broke?
We asked wealth planners how to protect a nest egg when one spouse is a spendthrift.
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Longevity and Asset Allocation: Rethinking Stock-Bond Splits
Using age to determine your stock-bond mix is the default for retirement investing. But now retirement can last 30 years or more, it's time to rethink the rules.
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5 Ways to Sort the Best From the Rest When Hiring a Financial Adviser
Whether you're hiring your first financial adviser or searching for a new one, looking for these key attributes can help you find the right fit.
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How Alternatives and Self-Directed Investing Reshape the IRA
Investors are exploring self-directed IRAs where they can hold traditional and alternative investments in one account.
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retirementNine Things You’ll Spend More on in Retirement
Groceries and utilities are just two of the items that will put greater demands on your hard-earned savings once you reach your golden years.
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Alexandra Svokos
Digital Managing Editor
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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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Retirement65 or Older? These 5 Tax Breaks Could Lower Your Taxes This Year
From standard deductions to lesser-known credits, these five strategies can help older adult retirees save more on federal taxes.
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Tax PolicyWashington Millionaire Tax Advances: How it Will Impact High Earners
Washington’s tax structure may be headed for another significant shift. Will more states start "taxing the rich"?
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You May Still Be Able to Defer Your 2025 Capital Gains
People who realized a capital gain in 2025 can still use Qualified Opportunity Fund tax incentives to defer it, even if they've already filed their taxes.
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Tax RefundsIRS Income Tax Refund Schedule: When Will Your Refund Arrive?
Here's how to check your IRS tax refund status and when you can expect your federal refund.
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Afraid to Dip Into Your Savings? 8 Guilt-Free Ways to Finally Enjoy Your Retirement
Stop worrying about the balance. From legacy gifts to bucket list travel, here are 8 ways to spend your retirement savings without the guilt.
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Is Costco Still Worth It After Your Kids Move Out?
Now that you're only shopping for two, is it time to cancel your Costco membership? We did the math.
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Is That Really Your Grandkid Calling, or Scammers Using AI?
AI has given fraudsters new tools that make it even easier to identify vulnerable retirees and steal their money. What can you do to stay safe?
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International Travel with Medications: Know Before You Go
When you travel with medications abroad, good planning can help avoid getting your prescriptions confiscated — or worse. Here's how to stay on the right side of the law.
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7 Rules Frequent Flyers Swear By
From dodging long lines to avoiding bad coffee, these clever travel rules can help you save time, stay healthy and reduce stress every time you fly.
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insuranceHow to File Tornado Insurance Claims
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You May Still Be Able to Defer Your 2025 Capital Gains
People who realized a capital gain in 2025 can still use Qualified Opportunity Fund tax incentives to defer it, even if they've already filed their taxes.
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We're 62 and Want to Sell our $1.2 Million Home, but Our Grandkids Live With Us.
My wife wants our daughter and grandkids to stay, but I'm eager to sell the house and retire. We asked financial planners for advice.
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real estateSpring Home Maintenance Checklist for 2025
Use this 20-point checklist to get your home ready for spring.
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Buying a Home This Year? 3 Moves to Make Before the Next Fed Meeting
A few smart financial moves now can help you qualify for better mortgage terms and act quickly if the market shifts.
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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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International Travel with Medications: Know Before You Go
When you travel with medications abroad, good planning can help avoid getting your prescriptions confiscated — or worse. Here's how to stay on the right side of the law.
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7 Rules Frequent Flyers Swear By
From dodging long lines to avoiding bad coffee, these clever travel rules can help you save time, stay healthy and reduce stress every time you fly.
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The Best Time to Visit Ireland Might Not Be St. Patrick’s Day
The famous holiday draws huge crowds, but travelers who wait until May may find a better balance of weather, daylight and crowds.
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United Airlines' New Policy Could Get Passengers Permanently Banned
United Airlines quietly added a new headphone requirement to its contract of carriage. Here's what travelers need to know.
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5 of the Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
We take a look at some of the most popular destinations to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Did your favorite make the list?
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Picking Up, Even if War Is Short
February’s inflation report is likely to be the lowest for the year, even excluding energy prices.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Underlying Consumer Spending Is Still OK
Sales were flat in both December and January, though widespread January storms likely hindered spending.
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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
Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: War in Iran Spells Higher Gas Prices in the US
A major price spike is unlikely for now, but expect to pay more at the gas pump.
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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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International Travel with Medications: Know Before You Go
When you travel with medications abroad, good planning can help avoid getting your prescriptions confiscated — or worse. Here's how to stay on the right side of the law.
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Picking Up, Even if War Is Short
Economic Forecasts February’s inflation report is likely to be the lowest for the year, even excluding energy prices.
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7 Rules Frequent Flyers Swear By
From dodging long lines to avoiding bad coffee, these clever travel rules can help you save time, stay healthy and reduce stress every time you fly.
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United Airlines' New Policy Could Get Passengers Permanently Banned
United Airlines quietly added a new headphone requirement to its contract of carriage. Here's what travelers need to know.
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The Best Time to Visit Ireland Might Not Be St. Patrick’s Day
The famous holiday draws huge crowds, but travelers who wait until May may find a better balance of weather, daylight and crowds.
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5 of the Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
We take a look at some of the most popular destinations to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Did your favorite make the list?
