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September 2026 Fed Meeting: Live Updates and CommentaryThe September 2026 Fed meeting is the biggest economic event this week, with all eyes centered on what Chair Warsh & Co. decide to do with interest rates.
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Diversifying With Direct Energy Beyond 60/40For the right investors, direct oil and gas investing offers diversification beyond stocks and bonds and meaningful tax advantages. Should you go for it?
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How to Stop a Panic Move After a Dementia DiagnosisSiblings are alarmed after their father's Alzheimer's diagnosis leads their mother to embark on an isolating move. This is how they can help keep Dad safe.
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5 Life Insurance Questions to Ask Before Buying a PolicySeptember is Life Insurance Awareness Month. What better time to take a look at the best way to find a policy that supports you and your family?
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How to Recover From Financial Setbacks: A Quick GuideIt takes courage to accept financial problems and identify what's wrong. The good news? You don't have to solve everything overnight, and you can start small.
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Best Bond Funds to BuyThe best bond funds provide income and stability for investors and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.
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ETFsBest Dividend ETFs to Buy NowAre you a set-it-and-forget-it income investor? These dividend ETFs generate cash through a variety of long-term strategies.
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Tax LawWhat a New Flat-Rate Social Security COLA Would Mean for Retireee TaxesLawmakers are floating several ideas about how to shore up Social Security. One involves changing the annual cost-of-living adjustment.
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How to Stop a Panic Move After a Dementia DiagnosisSiblings are alarmed after their father's Alzheimer's diagnosis leads their mother to embark on an isolating move. This is how they can help keep Dad safe.
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5 Life Insurance Questions to Ask Before Buying a PolicySeptember is Life Insurance Awareness Month. What better time to take a look at the best way to find a policy that supports you and your family?
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MedicareMedicare Open Enrollment Is Starting SoonDuring the annual enrollment period each fall, you can select a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan or switch back to original Medicare.
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Retirement Fears Keeping You Up? Sleep Well With These 5 SolutionsWorried about outliving your money or paying for health care? These five strategies can erase retirement anxiety and protect your savings.
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The Average IRA Balance by Age and Generation in 2026A 36% increase in contributions versus a year ago and a bull market in stocks powered the average IRA account balance to a 10% increase in the second quarter of 2026.
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What Happens to Your Savings Account When You Die?Your savings may have to go through probate if you don't name a beneficiary. Here's how to make it easier for your heirs to access the money.
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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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Diversifying With Direct Energy Beyond 60/40
For the right investors, direct oil and gas investing offers diversification beyond stocks and bonds and meaningful tax advantages. Should you go for it?
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Tax ReliefNJ ANCHOR Payments Out Now: What to Know in 2026The New Jersey ANCHOR benefit is hitting mailboxes this month. Here's how to track your status.
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Tax LawWhat a New Flat-Rate Social Security COLA Would Mean for Retireee TaxesLawmakers are floating several ideas about how to shore up Social Security. One involves changing the annual cost-of-living adjustment.
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Why Avoiding IRMAA Could Cost You More in RetirementDoing everything to avoid Medicare surcharges (IRMAA) is tempting, but obsessing over annual premium savings can increase your total retirement tax bill.
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Inflation is at 3.4%. These Savings Accounts and CDs Are Still Beating ItInflation is at 3.4%, but some high-yield savings accounts and CDs are paying more. See where savers can still find rates that outpace inflation.
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5 Life Insurance Questions to Ask Before Buying a Policy
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. What better time to take a look at the best way to find a policy that supports you and your family?
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How to Recover From Financial Setbacks: A Quick GuideIt takes courage to accept financial problems and identify what's wrong. The good news? You don't have to solve everything overnight, and you can start small.
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7 Gas-Saving Tips That Actually Work to Save Money at the PumpThese are gas-saving tips that will actually work for you and your car this year.
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What Happens to Your Savings Account When You Die?
Your savings may have to go through probate if you don't name a beneficiary. Here's how to make it easier for your heirs to access the money.
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Travel5 Fall Trips That Are Even Better After You RetireTake advantage of retirement’s flexibility with these five fall getaways offering beautiful scenery, great food, history and fewer summer crowds.
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What Happens When You Inherit a House — With Your SiblingsInheriting a house with siblings can raise questions about ownership, taxes and costs. Learn your options for selling, keeping or buying out the home.
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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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How Your Employer Could Help You Buy a HomeMore companies are looking at offering employees support for buying a home — including down payment assistance — as a workplace benefit.
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How the Energy Crisis Is Changing Real Estate InvestingFrom strategic 1031 exchanges to 100% bonus depreciation and Opportunity Funds, this is how savvy investors are turning global turbulence into long-term wealth.
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Travel5 Fall Trips That Are Even Better After You Retire
Take advantage of retirement’s flexibility with these five fall getaways offering beautiful scenery, great food, history and fewer summer crowds.
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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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TravelDo I Still Need Travel Insurance If I Have Coverage Through a Credit Card?Many credit cards offer travel insurance as a perk, but is the coverage comprehensive enough to skip buying a separate policy?
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credit cardsThe Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for YouPack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
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Capital One Venture Rewards: Is the $95 Card Worth It?Capital One Venture Rewards offers flexible miles, travel perks and simple rewards. See what you get for the $95 annual fee and who the card suits best.
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How to Add Your Driver’s License or Passport to Apple WalletLearn how to add a driver’s license, state ID or passport-based Digital ID to Apple Wallet, where you can use it and when you still need physical ID.
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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.
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The Kiplinger LetterCongress Faces Busy AutumnLawmakers likely will avert a government shutdown before hitting the campaign trail.
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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: July Dip is TemporaryE-Commerce sales dropped in July after Prime Day was moved to June.
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