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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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With Your Investments, Think Location, Location, Location
Tax diversification is as important as investment diversification: Focusing on what investment goes into which account helps determine how much of it you keep.
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Setting Up a Business Abroad? 6 Mistakes to Avoid
Expat entrepreneurs can be caught out by cross-border rules on everything from taxes to estate planning. U.S. financial advisers based locally can help.
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March Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
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Dow Slides 768 Points on Inflation Fears: Stock Market Today
Nobody knows what's going to happen in the Middle East, including the White House and the Federal Reserve.
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5 Estate Planning Things You Need to Do Now
Completing these five essential tasks right away can protect your family and their inheritance from potential high taxes and the probate process.
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Add Lifetime Annuities to Unlock Home Equity and Tax Benefits
Combining a QLAC with a HECM can help mass affluent retirees secure guaranteed lifetime income, tax advantages and liquid savings to cover late-in-life expenses.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Retirement
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real estate5 Myths Keeping You From Getting Rid of Your Stuff
Don’t let these common but misguided notions derail your goal to declutter and lighten up.
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9 Tips to Declutter Your Home Before Your Retirement Move
Planning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it.
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QUIZ: Are You Ready To Retire At 67?
Are you in a good position to retire at 67? Find out with this quick quiz.
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Why Splurging in Retirement is Totally Worth It
Splurging on yourself is fine as long as it fits your budget, boosts your happiness, and never puts your financial security at risk.
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Are You Making These Five Costly Social Security Mistakes?
The most common Social Security mistakes, like claiming too early, ignoring spousal or survivor benefits, or misunderstanding key rules, can cost you $100,000 or more in lifetime benefits.
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11 Expert Tips for the Modern Retired Traveler
Pack these tips, along with your suitcase, to help safeguard your mental and physical health while traveling.
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10 Things to Know About Working in Retirement
Working in retirement could give you more money but also could impact some benefits.
By David Rodeck
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Meet Kiplinger's experts
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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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Taxes
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Gas PricesGas Prices Are Rising: These 10 States Have the Highest Gas Tax in 2026
Fuel costs are climbing nationwide. Here’s where drivers are paying the highest taxes per gallon and why gas prices are going up now
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Tax ReliefInnocent Spouse Relief 2026: How to Avoid a Partner's Tax Debt
If the IRS is levying your assets for a spouse's errors, you aren't out of options. Here's how to separate your liability and protect your bank account from taxes you don't actually owe.
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Property TaxANCHOR and Stay NJ 2026: Why Property Tax Relief for Homeowners Could Be Cut
The 2026 New Jersey budget proposal puts the promised $6,500 property tax credit at risk for thousands of homeowners.
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Tax RefundsYour 2026 Tax Refund Could Be Delayed Under New IRS Direct Deposit Rules: What to Know
Tax refunds are about 10% larger so far this year, but many filers will have to wait longer for their money due to the IRS phasing out paper checks.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Personal Finance
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real estate5 Myths Keeping You From Getting Rid of Your Stuff
Don’t let these common but misguided notions derail your goal to declutter and lighten up.
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Earn a Fortune With These In-Demand Old Home Items
Here are ten old things in your home that could be worth a fortune.
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Deals9 Ways to Save Money on Streaming Services
Want to save money on streaming services? These nine tips will help you cut costs while watching your favorite shows.
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Here’s How to Stream March Madness
How to stream every buzzer-beater of the 2026 NCAA tournament, from Selection Sunday through the national championship, with cable-free viewing options and travel-friendly streaming tips.
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Paramount+ Slashes Prices — Should You Upgrade to Premium?
A rare promotion discounts both plans to $2.99, but the long-term cost matters more than the headline price.
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What Happens if the Company Behind Your EV Disappears
EV sales are declining, forcing some manufacturers to leave the market. If you own an EV and the manufacturer folds, here's what you need to know.
By Sean Jackson
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Real Estate
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real estate5 Myths Keeping You From Getting Rid of Your Stuff
Don’t let these common but misguided notions derail your goal to declutter and lighten up.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein -
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9 Tips to Declutter Your Home Before Your Retirement Move
Planning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it.
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Medicare and Moving: A Guide to Keeping Your Coverage
Your Medicare plan’s coverage area will determine if you need to make changes after a move.
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9 Easy Home Hardening Projects That Also Save on Insurance
These small projects can protect your home from the elements and might lower your home insurance premium.
By Paige Cerulli
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Travel
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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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11 Expert Tips for the Modern Retired Traveler
Pack these tips, along with your suitcase, to help safeguard your mental and physical health while traveling.
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We've saved $3.1 million, but my husband still works. I want to travel!
We retired last year at 67. My husband works two days a week, but it's interfering with the dream vacations I want to plan. Help!
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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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Property Taxes10 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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Which Airlines Have the Most Legroom — and Which Have the Least?
Care about legroom? This list ranks major airlines by legroom and tells you which of their fleet is the roomiest.
By Donna LeValley
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Economic Forecasts
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: War in Iran Spells Higher Gas Prices in the US
The loss of roughly a tenth of the world’s oil supply is already raising prices at the gas pump, with more increases to come.
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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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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.
By Matthew Housiaux
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Setting Up a Business Abroad? 6 Mistakes to Avoid
Expat entrepreneurs can be caught out by cross-border rules on everything from taxes to estate planning. U.S. financial advisers based locally can help.
By Ann Marie Regal
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11 Expert Tips for the Modern Retired Traveler
Pack these tips, along with your suitcase, to help safeguard your mental and physical health while traveling.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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We've saved $3.1 million, but my husband still works. I want to travel!
We retired last year at 67. My husband works two days a week, but it's interfering with the dream vacations I want to plan. Help!
By Maurie Backman
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5 Things to Know about the Pentagon-Anthropic Feud
The Kiplinger Letter Expect higher prices for smartphones and PCs as sellers grapple with a severe global memory shortage.
By John Miley
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War in Iran Threatens Higher Fuel Prices, Renewed Inflation
The Letter With much of the Middle East's critical oil and gas exports cut off from global markets, rising energy costs could give inflation new momentum.
By David Payne
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Employee Misuse of AI Can Expose Your Business to Lawsuits
Companies can face substantial damages if employees expose sensitive data to AI tools, rely on biased AI outputs and more, making robust policies essential.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq.



