Investing
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A JPMorgan Fund Holds Its Own Thanks to a Focus on Quality
Despite its defensive characteristics, the JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor holds up in good times and in bad.
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What Fed Rate Cuts Mean For Fixed-Income Investors
The Fed's rate-cutting campaign has the fixed-income market set for an encore of Q4 2024.
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Bubble-Wrapping Our Kids Robbed Them of Resilience. Now What?
By raising them to think they're amazing no matter what and lifting them over obstacles, we left them unprepared to work in the real world.
Personal Finance
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Bubble-Wrapping Our Kids Robbed Them of Resilience. Now What?
By raising them to think they're amazing no matter what and lifting them over obstacles, we left them unprepared to work in the real world.
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If You're a High Earner, You Need an 18-Month Safety Net
No job seems to be safe in this age of AI. If you make a larger-than-usual salary, then you need to have a larger-than-usual emergency fund. Here's why.
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Costco Black Friday: Deals Worth Buying Before They Are Gone
Costco's Black Friday Deals are here. Shop and save on holiday gifts this season before these deals disappear.
Taxes
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Ask the Editor: Roth Conversions and Tax Planning
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on how to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.
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How to Maximize Your Generosity Before the 2026 Cap Kicks In
With the OBBB set to dramatically change charitable tax deductions in 2026, donors might want to consolidate gifts into 2025 to lock in current tax benefits.
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3 Steps to See You and Your Heirs Through a Wealth Transfer
Both givers and receivers need to be seriously strategic about communicating, understanding tax efficiency and leveraging smart money moves.
Retirement
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Pickleball Injuries are Getting Out of Hand for Some Adults
As more older adults take up pickleball, injuries are on the rise. Here's how you can lower your risk and still have a ball.
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Worst Places to Retire in the US
The worst places to retire tend to lag in quality of life, health care and affordability, according to WalletHub's 2025 survey. Is your state the worst?
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Best Places to Retire in the US
Whether it's warmer weather, quality health care or a low tax burden, these states offer retirees a sweet spot to live in after leaving work.
Real Estate
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Best Places to Retire in the US
Whether it's warmer weather, quality health care or a low tax burden, these states offer retirees a sweet spot to live in after leaving work.
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My $1.2 million vacation home has a $360K mortgage. I don't need my upcoming $45K RMD. Should I use it to pay down the mortgage?
We asked wealth planners for advice.
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4 Strategies for Older Adults to Cut Property Taxes
Before you settle your next property tax bill, make sure you're taking full advantage of these tax breaks for older homeowners across the US.
Economic Forecasts
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Could Drop Below $3 by Dec.
Economic Forecasts Folks hitting the road this holiday will see gas prices in line with last year.
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
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More from Kiplinger
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The AI Boom Will Lift IT Spending Next Year
The Kiplinger Letter 2026 will be one of strongest years for the IT industry since the PC boom and early days of the Web in the mid-1990s.
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Frontier’s GoWild! Annual Flight Pass: Is the $349 All‑You‑Can‑Fly Deal Worth It?
Frontier’s GoWild! Pass offers unlimited flights for $349, but blackout dates, standby rules and fees apply. See who benefits and if it’s worth it.
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Are Economizing, but Still Spending
Economic Forecasts Retail sales growth has downshifted after a strong summer.
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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6 Pickleball Vacation Ideas For Your Next Trip
Travel Ideas A round-up of the different kinds of pickleball trips you can take, including cruises, retreats and rentals.
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Why You Should Book a Winter Vacation
Travel Smart In the early months of the year, travel demand dips — and so do prices.
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