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How Retirees in the 2% Club Can Reduce Their Lifetime Taxes
Retirees with a pension and significant savings can use this strategy to lower taxes, avoid penalties like IRMAA and gain more control over retirement income.
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5 Simple Steps to Financial Power for Every Woman
Despite our growing economic power, women still face a confidence and savings gap. We can fix that by taking steps that secure our financial independence.
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This Is How a QTIP Trust Protects Your Kids' Inheritance
If you have a blended family, this estate planning tool can provide for your surviving spouse while passing assets to your children from a previous marriage.
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How Year-Round Tax Planning Can Reduce Tax Season Stress
Meeting tax deadlines is crucial, but good year-round habits — including making use of workplace benefits — can help lower your tax bill and your stress levels.
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Cryptocurrency In Your 401(k): Should You Invest In It?
The government has made it easier for savers to access cryptocurrency. Your employer may offer crypto in your 401(k). Should you buy?
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Bank of America Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Bank of America stock has been a massive buy-and-hold bust.
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Dow Dives 739 Points as Oil Prices Spike: Stock Market Today
Surging oil prices sparked another volatile session for stocks on Thursday – and exacerbated worries of rising inflation.
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Retirement5 Smart Tax Moves to Consider if You're 65 or Older This Year
If youre 65 and older, you may qualify for several tax breaks, including a larger standard deduction and a new bonus senior bonus deduction.
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Ask the EditorAsk the Editor: Questions on Medicare Premiums and IRMAA
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on monthly Medicare premiums, IRAA and tax-deductible medical expenses.
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5 Simple Steps to Financial Power for Every Woman
Despite our growing economic power, women still face a confidence and savings gap. We can fix that by taking steps that secure our financial independence.
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This Is How a QTIP Trust Protects Your Kids' Inheritance
If you have a blended family, this estate planning tool can provide for your surviving spouse while passing assets to your children from a previous marriage.
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What's My Social Security Full Retirement Age?
The year you were born determines when you become eligible for your Social Security full retirement age benefit (FRA). Use our calculator to determine your FRA.
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Cryptocurrency In Your 401(k): Should You Invest In It?
The government has made it easier for savers to access cryptocurrency. Your employer may offer crypto in your 401(k). Should you buy?
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What 401(k) Savers Near Retirement Can Do Amid Market Volatility
Whether retirement is years away, a year or two out, or in the rearview mirror, here's how to handle uncertainty in your 401(k).
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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
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Dan Burrows
Senior Investing Writer
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Retirement
5 Smart Tax Moves to Consider if You're 65 or Older This Year
If youre 65 and older, you may qualify for several tax breaks, including a larger standard deduction and a new bonus senior bonus deduction.
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Ask the Editor
Ask the Editor: Questions on Medicare Premiums and IRMAA
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on monthly Medicare premiums, IRAA and tax-deductible medical expenses.
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How Retirees in the 2% Club Can Reduce Their Lifetime Taxes
Retirees with a pension and significant savings can use this strategy to lower taxes, avoid penalties like IRMAA and gain more control over retirement income.
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How Year-Round Tax Planning Can Reduce Tax Season Stress
Meeting tax deadlines is crucial, but good year-round habits — including making use of workplace benefits — can help lower your tax bill and your stress levels.
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Modern Scams are Getting Harder to Spot. Here's What to Do
Bad-faith actors use social media and AI to create targeted messaging scams. Learn their tricks and how to keep yourself from becoming a victim.
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5 Simple Steps to Financial Power for Every Woman
Despite our growing economic power, women still face a confidence and savings gap. We can fix that by taking steps that secure our financial independence.
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The Best Family Finance Advice of All Time
Investing greats, renowned economists, top advisers and other experts share their favorite family finance wisdom, both given and received.
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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.
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5 DIY Home Security Upgrades That Lower Insurance Costs
Boost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.
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How to Decide Between a Money Market Account vs High-Yield Savings Account
Debating on where to save your money? Two options include a high-yield savings account or a money market account. Discover which option offers you the right fit.
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Why Billionaires Like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Borrow Instead of Paying Cash for Homes
Some of the wealthiest Americans opt for mortgages as a strategic way to preserve liquidity, leverage investments and reduce tax exposure.
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5 DIY Home Security Upgrades That Lower Insurance Costs
Boost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.
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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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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.
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Seven Ways Active Retirees Can Stay Healthy on Any Trip
Pack these tips, along with your suitcase, to help safeguard your mental and physical health while traveling.
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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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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.
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AI Race for Memory Chips Drives High Prices for Tech
The Kiplinger Letter Expect higher prices for smartphones and PCs as sellers grapple with a severe global memory shortage.
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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.
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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.
