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March Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary
The March Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street waiting to see what Fed Chair Powell & Co. will say about interest rates as energy prices spike.
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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.
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Why Are Your Tax Dollars Not Maintaining Our Infrastructure?
Instead of spending the money needed to maintain our public buildings, roads and bridges, flashy new projects are prioritized. What can be done?
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How to Keep Your Head When the Markets Make Others Lose Theirs
Practical steps like aligning your portfolio risk with your comfort level and securing sufficient liquidity can help you stay focused when markets get erratic.
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Higher Oil Prices Can't Keep Stocks Down: Stock Market Today
Stocks closed higher on Tuesday even as higher energy costs loom over the March Fed meeting.
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Kiplinger Tax LetterThe 10-Year Rule for Inherited IRAs
The IRS’ interpretation of the 10-year clean-out rule on inherited IRAs can be complicated.
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Tax Forms Retirees Are Getting in 2026 and What They're For
Knowing what forms you're getting and why is important so you can ensure that you and your tax preparer have what's needed to file your taxes.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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Retirement
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I'm ready for Europe, but my husband’s 'side gig' has us stuck at home.
We retired last year at 67 with $3.1 million. My husband works two days a week, but it's interfering with the travel I want to plan. Help!
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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 -

The Average Social Security Check in Every State
Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
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Social Security Payment Schedule for 2026
Find out when you can expect your 2026 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
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Snowbirds — Shipping Your Car Back Home? Beware of These Four Scams
Snowbird season is coming to an end, which means many older adults will be shipping their vehicles back home. Here's how to avoid overpaying for that convenience.
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Retirement TaxesCan You Afford Retirement in Greece? 3 Tax Benefits Make It Possible
Affordable luxury in the Mediterranean may be closer than you think. Here's how.
By Kate Schubel
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Alexandra Svokos
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Karee Venema
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Kelley R. Taylor
Senior Tax Editor
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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
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Taxes
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EducationAre Scholarships Taxable in 2026? What Students and Parents Need to Know
Scholarships are generally tax-free if certain IRS and other requirements are met.
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Tax RefundsStill Waiting on Your Tax Refund? 5 Reasons It May Be Delayed and How to Fix It
Is your IRS refund taking forever? From filing errors to identity verification, here are five reasons for a tax refund delay, and what you can do today.
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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 -

Why Are Your Tax Dollars Not Maintaining Our Infrastructure?
Instead of spending the money needed to maintain our public buildings, roads and bridges, flashy new projects are prioritized. What can be done?
By Bob Hellman
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Personal Finance
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I'm ready for Europe, but my husband’s 'side gig' has us stuck at home.
We retired last year at 67 with $3.1 million. My husband works two days a week, but it's interfering with the travel I want to plan. Help!
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17 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill
Whatever the direction of utility prices, it pays to make moves that reduce your energy usage. Here are 17 ways to use less energy at home and lower your utility bills.
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
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Find Hidden Savings With A Home Energy Audit
With rising energy prices and inflation, now's a great time to check the efficiency of your home and find the most cost-effective fixes.
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4 Ways to Make Debt Your Friend Instead of Your Frenemy
Debt can actually be a helpful tool, provided you understand the difference between good debt and bad debt and use it to optimize your financial strategy.
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What Can You Do When E-Billing Leads to Missed Payments?
Email-only billing has created problems for some customers as bills land in spam folders and payment disputes ensue, not to mention heightened fraud risks.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Real Estate
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Find Hidden Savings With A Home Energy Audit
With rising energy prices and inflation, now's a great time to check the efficiency of your home and find the most cost-effective fixes.
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The Housing Crisis Affects Us All: Here's How We Can Fix It
Excessive building regulations are restricting the supply of affordable housing in areas with the strongest job markets — and that hits national growth.
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How the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage Rates — and What It Means for Homebuyers in 2026
Learn how interest rate changes affect your monthly payments and what buyers should watch for this year.
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Places to Live6 Best Places to Live in Florida
Florida offers a range of cities where you’re never far from the sound of lapping waves.
By Drew Limsky
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Travel
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I'm ready for Europe, but my husband’s 'side gig' has us stuck at home.
We retired last year at 67 with $3.1 million. My husband works two days a week, but it's interfering with the travel 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.
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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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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.
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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I'm ready for Europe, but my husband’s 'side gig' has us stuck at home.
We retired last year at 67 with $3.1 million. My husband works two days a week, but it's interfering with the travel I want to plan. Help!
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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.
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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.
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10 Cheapest Places to Live in Virginia
Property Taxes The Commonwealth of Virginia has some cheap places to live. Here are a few if you hate paying property taxes.
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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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