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Time to Close the Books on 2025: Money Moves to Make First
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Is Fear Blocking Your Desire to Retire Abroad? What to Know
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Gold and Silver Shine as Stocks Chop: Stock Market Today
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The Best Industrial Stocks to Buy
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Got Cash for the Holidays? Here's How to Invest It
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The Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy
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7 Ways to Age Gracefully Like the Best Stock Photo Seniors
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Time to Close the Books on 2025: Money Moves to Make First
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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.
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retirementFree (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 States
Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, seniors and retirees can go or get back to school "on the cheap."
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How to Break Free From the 'One More Year' Trap and Actually Retire
Despite having more than enough money to retire, some people simply cannot leave their jobs.
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Don't Wait Until January: Your Year-End Health Checklist to Kickstart 2026
Skip the fleeting resolutions and start the new year with a proactive plan to optimize your longevity, cognitive health, and social vitality.
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3 Trips to Escape the Winter Doldrums, Including An Epic Cruise
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Karee Venema
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Time to Close the Books on 2025: Money Moves to Make First
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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?
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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.
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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?
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Gift Tax5 Types of Gifts the IRS Won’t Tax: Even If They’re Big
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Retirement SavingsRoth 401(k) Changes: What You Should Know for 2025 and 2026
Key changes to Roth 401(k) account rules may affect your tax planning and retirement savings.
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How to Safely Open an Online Savings Account
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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.
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Time to Close the Books on 2025: Money Moves to Make First
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Free (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 States
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Is Fear Blocking Your Desire to Retire Abroad? What to Know
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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?
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
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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.
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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.
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How to Get Access to Airport Lounges
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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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Hilton Honors Card Bonus Offer Worth up to $930
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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.
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Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
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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.
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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.
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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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