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5 Smart Things to Do With Your Year-End Bonus
After you indulge your urge to splurge on a treat, consider doing adult things with the extra cash, like paying down debt, but also setting up a "fun fund."
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Gen X Investors: Protect Your Portfolio From an AI Bubble
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Retirees: Put Charitable Gifts in a DAF (and Get a Tax Break)
A donor-advised fund is a simple (really!), tax-smart strategy that lets you contribute a large, tax-deductible gift now and then distribute grants over time.
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Medline IPO: Should You Buy MDLN Stock?
The Medline IPO turned out to be the biggest offering of the year, with the medical supply company making its market debut on December 17.
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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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Hot Upcoming IPOs to Watch
The most exciting upcoming IPOs include design platform Canva and digital asset manager Grayscale Investments.
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stocksCan Stocks Picked by Artificial Intelligence Beat the Market? Three Stocks to Watch
An AI stock-picking platform identifying high-potential equities has been sharp in the past. Here are three of its top stocks to watch in the next few months.
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I'm 73 and hate winter, but I can't afford to be a snowbird.
How can a snowbird wannabe warm up without the expense? We asked professional wealth planners for advice.
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5 Smart Things to Do With Your Year-End Bonus
After you indulge your urge to splurge on a treat, consider doing adult things with the extra cash, like paying down debt, but also setting up a "fun fund."
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Gen X Investors: Protect Your Portfolio From an AI Bubble
Amid talk of an AI bubble, what's the best course of action for investors in their 50s and 60s, whose retirement savings are at risk from major market declines?
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Retirees: Put Charitable Gifts in a DAF (and Get a Tax Break)
A donor-advised fund is a simple (really!), tax-smart strategy that lets you contribute a large, tax-deductible gift now and then distribute grants over time.
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Kickstart Your 2026 Retirement Plan Now
Retirement can feel far-off, or too close for comfort, depending on where you’re at. But one thing’s clear — now is the ideal time to get your retirement plan in order.
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4 Things You Need to Know Before Applying for Social Security in 2025
Don't unnecessarily delay or reduce your Social Security benefits because you don't know all the rules and requirements.
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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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Alexandra Svokos
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Karee Venema
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Kelley R. Taylor
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Alexandra Twin
Senior Retirement Editor
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David Dittman
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Ellen Kennedy
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Carla Ayers
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Donna LeValley
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Kate Schubel
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Ben Demers
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Retirees: Put Charitable Gifts in a DAF (and Get a Tax Break)
A donor-advised fund is a simple (really!), tax-smart strategy that lets you contribute a large, tax-deductible gift now and then distribute grants over time.
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Do You Have the 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning in Place?
Planning in these five areas is required so you're covered on everything from taxes and health care expenses to what happens to your estate when you're gone.
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Retirees Living in Portugal: You Need a Post-NHR Tax Strategy
When your 10-year Non-Habitual Resident tax break ends, you could see your tax rate soar. Take steps to plan for this change well before the NHR window closes.
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Tax DeductionsLaw Reversal Looming? Trump Eyes 2026 Gambling Winnings Tax Change
It's no secret that the IRS is coming after your gambling winnings in 2026. But how long will that last?
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Tax PolicyTrump's Plan to Eliminate Income Tax: 7 Things to Know Now
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Your Year-End Tax and Estate Planning Review Just Got Urgent
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I'm 73 and hate winter, but I can't afford to be a snowbird.
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5 Smart Things to Do With Your Year-End Bonus
After you indulge your urge to splurge on a treat, consider doing adult things with the extra cash, like paying down debt, but also setting up a "fun fund."
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Retirees: Put Charitable Gifts in a DAF (and Get a Tax Break)
A donor-advised fund is a simple (really!), tax-smart strategy that lets you contribute a large, tax-deductible gift now and then distribute grants over time.
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23 Last-Minute Gifts That Still Arrive Before Christmas
Scrambling to cross those last few names off your list? Here are 23 last-minute gifts that you can still get in time for Christmas.
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Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Can Make This Insurance More Relevant
It's been hard to avoid private mortgage insurance in an era of rising home prices and higher mortgage rates.
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ScamsPrevent Title Fraud: Smart Steps to Protect Your Deed
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How Much Income You Really Need to Afford a $500,000 Home
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now That the Fed Just Cut Rates?
The Fed just cut rates, so mortgage refinance rates will be cheaper. Should you act now, or wait?
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I'm 73 and hate winter, but I can't afford to be a snowbird.
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TravelThe 10 Safest Countries to Visit
Check out where to travel safely before you book international travel.
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Hilton Honors Card Bonus Offer Worth up to $930
Earn 155,000 Hilton Honors bonus points with the American Express Surpass Card.
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7 Rules Frequent Flyers Swear By
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Pack 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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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
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ForecastsKiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Cuts Expected to Continue
Kiplinger's experts forecast what's happening and what's next for interest rates and the Federal Reserve.
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The Kiplinger LetterWhat to Expect from the Global Economy in 2026
Economic growth across the globe will be highly uneven, with some major economies accelerating while others hit the brakes.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Are Economizing, but Still Spending
Retail sales growth has downshifted after a strong summer.
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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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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Could Drop Below $3 by Dec.
Folks hitting the road this holiday will see gas prices in line with last year.
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The LetterShoppers Hit the Brakes on EVs After Tax Credits Expire
Electric cars are here to stay, but they'll have to compete harder to get shoppers interested without the federal tax credit.
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