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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This Week
It's a slow week for economic data, but all eyes will be on Tuesday's release of the minutes from the December Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema
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How to Stop These 5 Risks From Wrecking Your Retirement
Your retirement could be jeopardized if you ignore the risks you'll face later in life. From inflation to market volatility, here's what to prepare for.
By Matthew Lang
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Hesitating to Spend Money You've Saved? How to Get Over It
Even when your financial plan says you're ready for a big move, it's normal to hesitate — but haven't you earned the right to trust your plan (and yourself)?
By Frank J. Legan
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Time to Close the Books on 2025: Money Moves to Make First
As 2025 draws to a close, take time to review your finances, maximize tax efficiency and align your goals for 2026 with the changing financial landscape.
By Jennifer T. Stephenson, CPA
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Is Fear Blocking Your Desire to Retire Abroad? What to Know
Careful planning encompassing location, income, health care and visa paperwork can make it all manageable. A financial planner lays it all out.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU
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Gold and Silver Shine as Stocks Chop: Stock Market Today
Stocks struggled in Friday's low-volume session, but the losses weren't enough to put the Santa Claus Rally at risk.
By Karee Venema
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The Best Industrial Stocks to Buy
Industrial stocks might not be the most exciting positions to own, but they play a vital role in any well-rounded portfolio. Here's how to find the best ones.
By Kyle Woodley
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Retirement
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How to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet for Retirement Savings
Make 2026 the year you stop coasting and start supercharging your retirement savings.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Retirement Taxes10 Retirement Tax Plan Moves to Make Before December 31
Proactively reviewing your health coverage, RMDs and IRAs can lower retirement taxes in 2025 and 2026. Here’s how.
By Kate Schubel
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You Saved for Retirement: 4 Pressing FAQs Now
Saving for retirement is just one step. Now, you have to figure out how to spend and maintain funds. Here are four frequently asked questions at this stage.
By Kim Clark
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How to Stop These 5 Risks From Wrecking Your Retirement
Your retirement could be jeopardized if you ignore the risks you'll face later in life. From inflation to market volatility, here's what to prepare for.
By Matthew Lang
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Hesitating to Spend Money You've Saved? How to Get Over It
Even when your financial plan says you're ready for a big move, it's normal to hesitate — but haven't you earned the right to trust your plan (and yourself)?
By Frank J. Legan
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7 Ways to Age Gracefully Like the Best Stock Photo Seniors
As a retirement editor, I've gleaned valuable wisdom (and a lot of laughs) from one older couple that tops the seniors' stock photo charts.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Time to Close the Books on 2025: Money Moves to Make First
As 2025 draws to a close, take time to review your finances, maximize tax efficiency and align your goals for 2026 with the changing financial landscape.
By Jennifer T. Stephenson, CPA
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Alexandra Svokos
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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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Taxes
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Retirement Taxes10 Retirement Tax Plan Moves to Make Before December 31
Proactively reviewing your health coverage, RMDs and IRAs can lower retirement taxes in 2025 and 2026. Here’s how.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Stop These 5 Risks From Wrecking Your Retirement
Your retirement could be jeopardized if you ignore the risks you'll face later in life. From inflation to market volatility, here's what to prepare for.
By Matthew Lang
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Time to Close the Books on 2025: Money Moves to Make First
As 2025 draws to a close, take time to review your finances, maximize tax efficiency and align your goals for 2026 with the changing financial landscape.
By Jennifer T. Stephenson, CPA
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State TaxIs Unemployment Taxable? A State-by-State Guide
The federal government taxes unemployment benefits. But is unemployment taxable in your state?
By Katelyn Washington
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The Retirement Income Trinity: Cash Flow, Longevity and Tax
Retirement income planning is essential for your peace of mind — it can help you maintain your lifestyle and ease your worries that you'll run out of money.
By John McKean, CFP®
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Is a Cash Balance Plan Your Key to a Wealthy Retirement?
Cash balance plans have plenty of benefits for small-business owners. For starters, they can supercharge retirement savings and slash taxes. Should you opt in?
By Megan Clark, Investment Adviser Representative
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Personal Finance
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CD Maturing Soon? Here's What to Do Next
These strategies of what to do when you have a CD maturing soon will have you maximizing returns even with rate cuts.
By Sean Jackson
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How to Safely Open an Online Savings Account
Online banks offer generous APYs that most brick-and-mortar banks can't match. If you want to make the switch to online but have been hesitant, I'll show you how to do it safely.
By Sean Jackson
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My First $1 Million: Banking Executive, 48, Southeast U.S.
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
By Joyce Lamb
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Time to Close the Books on 2025: Money Moves to Make First
As 2025 draws to a close, take time to review your finances, maximize tax efficiency and align your goals for 2026 with the changing financial landscape.
By Jennifer T. Stephenson, CPA
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Real Estate
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Is Fear Blocking Your Desire to Retire Abroad? What to Know
Careful planning encompassing location, income, health care and visa paperwork can make it all manageable. A financial planner lays it all out.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU
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With the Fed Rate Cut, Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait?
Interest rates are starting to come down as the Federal Reserve shifts course. Is it time to think about selling your house?
By Carla Ayers
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here are some of the best 30-year mortgage rates today as they've started slowly going down.
By Carla Ayers
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026
The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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Travel
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Making Your Money Last15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in Retirement
Here's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or other recreational vehicle.
By Bob Niedt
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How to Get Access to Airport Lounges
Want a break from the hustle and bustle of airport traffic? Here are ways to get access to airport lounges.
By Sean Jackson
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3 Trips to Escape the Winter Doldrums, Including An Epic Cruise
Three winter vacation ideas to suit different types of travelers.
By Marcia DeSanctis
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I'm 73 and dread 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.
By Maurie Backman
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TravelThe 10 Safest Countries to Visit
Check out where to travel safely before you book international travel.
By Brittany Leitner
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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.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Economic Forecasts
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026
The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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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.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumer Spending Surprisingly Strong
E-commerce sales jumped again in October, but in-store sales benefited, as well.
By David Payne
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Surprise Drop in Inflation May Not Last
The unexpected decline in November inflation from 3.0% to 2.7% may have been partly the result of a shortened survey period.
By David Payne
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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.
By David Payne
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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.
By David Payne
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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.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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3 Trips to Escape the Winter Doldrums, Including An Epic Cruise
Three winter vacation ideas to suit different types of travelers.
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Is a Cash Balance Plan Your Key to a Wealthy Retirement?
Cash balance plans have plenty of benefits for small-business owners. For starters, they can supercharge retirement savings and slash taxes. Should you opt in?
By Megan Clark, Investment Adviser Representative
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15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in Retirement
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To Build Client Relationships That Last, Embrace Simplicity
As more automation becomes the norm, you can distinguish yourself as a financial professional by using technology wisely and prioritizing personal touches.
By Cody Foster
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Client Demand Is Forcing Advisers to Specialize: How to Deliver
The complexity of wealthy clients' needs — combined with AI and consumer demand — suggests the future of financial planning belongs to specialized experts.
By Jared Trexler
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How to Get Access to Airport Lounges
Want a break from the hustle and bustle of airport traffic? Here are ways to get access to airport lounges.
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