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Investing
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Why Exercise Is Your Best Retirement InvestmentRegular physical fitness can defer long-term care by two years, yielding a financial return that most portfolio strategies cannot match.
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The AI Bubble May Burst: 5 Ways to Protect Your PortfolioTech giants are borrowing heavily to fund the AI boom. Here is what older investors must do if those debts trigger a market crash.
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5 ETFs to Help Build Your Emergency Fund and Keep It SafeThe best ETFs to help build your emergency fund prioritize safety and liquidity, while some variants offer regular income or superior tax efficiency.
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Why a 'Fee-Based' DST Investing Sales Pitch Is a Red FlagAn AUM fee on a Delaware statutory trust can cost investors far more than a one-time commission in the long run. So why are fiduciary advisers proposing it?
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Before You Move Abroad, Try Living There FirstYour dream vacation in Italy can't tell you what it's really like to live there. But there's a simple way to find out before you commit to a permanent move.
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Why Building a Legal 'Moat' Is the Best Defense Against LawsuitsAsset protection planning places valuable assets out of the reach of potential claimants and creditors, discouraging lawsuits before they get off the ground.
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Conversations to Have With Aging Parents NowIt's difficult to ask aging parents about financial and medical decisions, and future living arrangements, but it's vital to talk about it while you still can.
By Kelsey M. Simasko, Esq.
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Retirement
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the USWhen you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, the cost of living is a crucial factor to consider. Is your city the best?
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Why Exercise Is Your Best Retirement InvestmentRegular physical fitness can defer long-term care by two years, yielding a financial return that most portfolio strategies cannot match.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD -
The AI Bubble May Burst: 5 Ways to Protect Your PortfolioTech giants are borrowing heavily to fund the AI boom. Here is what older investors must do if those debts trigger a market crash.
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Inherited IRAInherited an IRA? IRS Distribution Rules Beneficiaries Should KnowInherited IRA distribution rules have changed in ways that can significantly impact your taxes and tax strategy.
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Our Parents Lived 'Forever.' How Do We Plan for Long-Term Care?Even if you're very wealthy, you may need to plan for long-term care through age 100. Our Wealth Wise columnist asks the experts what to do.
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Planning for Couples Who Have a Big Age GapYou must coordinate different retirement timelines while stretching your savings to cover a longer lifespan.
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Why the Smartest Retirees Are Handing Out Inheritances NowOlder generations hold $124 trillion in assets. Here is why financial experts say giving your heirs an inheritance early might be the smartest move you can make.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Meet Kiplinger's experts
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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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Taxes
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Inherited IRAInherited an IRA? IRS Distribution Rules Beneficiaries Should KnowInherited IRA distribution rules have changed in ways that can significantly impact your taxes and tax strategy.
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Tax LawIRS Is Taking a Closer Look at Trusts: What It Means for Estate PlanningA high-profile tax case is shining a light on how the IRS may view certain estate planning strategies.
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Capital GainsCapital Gains Tax on Real Estate and Home SalesSelling your home or a rental property? Here are important capital gains tax rules to keep in mind.
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Ask the EditorAsk the Editor: Can I Deduct a GoFundMe Contribution and MoreOur Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor answers whether a reader can deduct a GoFundMe contribution and other questions related to charitable donations.
By Joy Taylor
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Personal Finance
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What Is Surfshark? A Look at Its Tools for Staying Safer OnlineSurfshark offers more than a VPN. Learn how its antivirus, data breach alerts, Alternative ID and other tools can help protect your information online.
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Before You Move Abroad, Try Living There FirstYour dream vacation in Italy can't tell you what it's really like to live there. But there's a simple way to find out before you commit to a permanent move.
By Marco Bersani -
Why the Smartest Retirees Are Handing Out Inheritances NowOlder generations hold $124 trillion in assets. Here is why financial experts say giving your heirs an inheritance early might be the smartest move you can make.
By Donna Fuscaldo -
Give While You Live Or Wait Until Death? Take Our Quiz to Find OutThe Great Wealth Transfer is upon us. Discover whether your heirs benefit more if you give now or let your assets grow.
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7 Ways to Protect Yourself From Online ScamsOnline scams target your money and personal information. These seven simple steps can help you spot scams, protect your accounts and stay safer online.
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Would You Take a Vacation Just to Sleep? Inside the Sleepcation TrendSleepcations are becoming a popular travel trend, but some hotel sleep packages come at a premium. Here's how to decide what's worth paying for.
By Beth Braverman
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Real Estate
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the USWhen you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, the cost of living is a crucial factor to consider. Is your city the best?
By Stacy Rapacon -
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Why a 'Fee-Based' DST Investing Sales Pitch Is a Red FlagAn AUM fee on a Delaware statutory trust can cost investors far more than a one-time commission in the long run. So why are fiduciary advisers proposing it?
By Dwight Kay -
Capital GainsCapital Gains Tax on Real Estate and Home SalesSelling your home or a rental property? Here are important capital gains tax rules to keep in mind.
By Joy Taylor -
How Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) Actually WorkA Delaware statutory trust turns one property into a passive fractional interest in another. Here's how it works and why giving up control is part of the deal.
By Carl E. Sera, CMT
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Travel
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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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3 Airline Credit Cards With Companion Fares That Could Save You MoneyCompare airline credit cards with companion fares and see how annual fees, spending requirements and travel perks could affect your savings.
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction FeesEnjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
By Sean Jackson -
Would You Take a Vacation Just to Sleep? Inside the Sleepcation TrendSleepcations are becoming a popular travel trend, but some hotel sleep packages come at a premium. Here's how to decide what's worth paying for.
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7 Frugal Travel Habits That Aren't Worth ItYou want the best value for your money when you travel. But these seven habits are likely hurting more than they are helping.
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Skip the Crowds and High Prices: 5 Fall Trips Worth TakingLooking for a fall getaway? These five destinations offer festivals, fall scenery, great food and plenty to do on a long weekend.
By Carla Ayers
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Economic Forecasts
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ForecastsKiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Fed Pauses Rates CutsThe Fed suggests that it is not likely to cut rates further unless the jobs market weakens more.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Blowout August Spending as Consumers Keep SurprisingStrong retail sales gains appeared across the board, but tighter budgets are coming.
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The Kiplinger LetterFarmers Brace For Higher CostsThe war in Iran hikes prices for key agricultural inputs.
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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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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Gains Will Moderate after August SurgeKiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
By David Payne
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Would You Take a Vacation Just to Sleep? Inside the Sleepcation TrendSleepcations are becoming a popular travel trend, but some hotel sleep packages come at a premium. Here's how to decide what's worth paying for.
By Beth Braverman
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7 Frugal Travel Habits That Aren't Worth ItYou want the best value for your money when you travel. But these seven habits are likely hurting more than they are helping.
By Rachael Green
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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.
By Sean Jackson
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3 Airline Credit Cards With Companion Fares That Could Save You MoneyCompare airline credit cards with companion fares and see how annual fees, spending requirements and travel perks could affect your savings.
By Sean Jackson
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction FeesEnjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
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