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7 Tax Blunders to Avoid in Your First Year of Retirement
A business-as-usual approach to taxes in the first year of retirement can lead to silly trip-ups that erode your nest egg. Here are seven common goofs to avoid.
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How to Plan for Social Security in 2026's Changing Landscape
Not understanding how the upcoming changes in 2026 might affect you could put your financial security in retirement at risk. This is what you need to know.
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6 Overlooked Areas That Can Make or Break Your Retirement
If you're heading into retirement with scattered and uncertain plans, distilling them into these six areas can ensure you thrive in later life.
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7 Risks Your Retirement Plan Should Address
Your retirement needs to be able to withstand several major threats, including inflation, longevity, long-term care costs, market swings and more.
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Stocks Struggle for Gains to Start 2026: Stock Market Today
It's not quite the end of the world as we know it, but Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This Week
It's the first full week of 2026, and markets will be tuned in for Friday's timely release of the December jobs report.
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stocksEarnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
Check out our earnings calendar for the first full week of 2026.
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Forget FIRE: Why ‘FILE’ Is the Smarter Move for Child-Free DINKs
How shifting from "Retiring Early" to "Living Early" allows child-free adults to enjoy their wealth while they’re still young enough to use it.
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7 Tax Blunders to Avoid in Your First Year of Retirement
A business-as-usual approach to taxes in the first year of retirement can lead to silly trip-ups that erode your nest egg. Here are seven common goofs to avoid.
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How to Plan for Social Security in 2026's Changing Landscape
Not understanding how the upcoming changes in 2026 might affect you could put your financial security in retirement at risk. This is what you need to know.
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Healthy to 100: Secrets from Countries Where Retirees Age Best
Longevity is a team sport, according to author Ken Stern. Here's the secret sauce for living long, healthy lives from countries like Italy and Japan.
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6 Overlooked Areas That Can Make or Break Your Retirement
If you're heading into retirement with scattered and uncertain plans, distilling them into these six areas can ensure you thrive in later life.
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7 Risks Your Retirement Plan Should Address
Your retirement needs to be able to withstand several major threats, including inflation, longevity, long-term care costs, market swings and more.
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Social SecuritySocial Security Tax Limit for 2026: What the Higher Cap Means for Your Paycheck
Wealthier taxpayers will have more Social Security tax taken from their paychecks this year.
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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
Retirement Editor
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Carla Ayers
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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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7 Tax Blunders to Avoid in Your First Year of Retirement
A business-as-usual approach to taxes in the first year of retirement can lead to silly trip-ups that erode your nest egg. Here are seven common goofs to avoid.
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Income Tax2025-2026 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates
Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
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Property Tax10 Cheapest Places to Live in Washington
Is Washington your go-to ski destination? These counties combine no income tax with the lowest property tax bills in the state.
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6 Overlooked Areas That Can Make or Break Your Retirement
If you're heading into retirement with scattered and uncertain plans, distilling them into these six areas can ensure you thrive in later life.
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7 Risks Your Retirement Plan Should Address
Your retirement needs to be able to withstand several major threats, including inflation, longevity, long-term care costs, market swings and more.
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State TaxMamdani's Millionaire's Tax: Let the New York Exodus Begin?
Will higher income taxes drive the wealthy to flee New York in 2026?
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My First $1 Million: Semiretired CPA, 68, San Francisco
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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7 Risks Your Retirement Plan Should Address
Your retirement needs to be able to withstand several major threats, including inflation, longevity, long-term care costs, market swings and more.
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What Is the 100,000 Mile Rule in Car Insurance?
The 100,000 mile rule in car insurance can help you slash premiums by ditching coverage you can't use.
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8 Surprising Things Home Insurance Doesn't Cover
Home insurance protects you from a lot, but not from damage caused by floods, earthquakes, pests, water leaks and a number of other risks.
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My Mortgage Rate is 6.5%. Should I Refinance If Rates Fall By Half a Point
A half-point dip may not be enough to offset closing costs. Here's the magic number that makes refinancing pay off.
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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House? Key Expenses to Know
Selling a home isn’t free. Learn about the most common — and often overlooked — costs involved in selling your house, from agent fees to prep work.
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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.
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real estateFixed vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: Which Is Better for Buying a Home?
Consider these pluses and minuses before jumping into a loan you'll be paying for the next 15 to 30 years.
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6 Expensive Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Here are expensive travel mistakes people make, including insurance, unnecessary fees and more.
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How Long it Takes to Renew Your Passport: Online or By Mail
What to know about the timing of renewing your passport, so you don't mis sout on a trip.
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Do US Citizens Need a Visa for Europe? ETIAS Delayed Again
Americans will eventually need to apply for approval under ETIAS to travel to Europe, but the system has been repeatedly delayed.
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Should You Use Buy Now, Pay Later Options to Finance Your Vacation?
Many travel companies are letting users pay in installments. But is "buy now, pay later" a smart financial decision?
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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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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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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 LetterSpecial Report: The Future of American Politics
The Political Trends and Challenges that Will Define the Next Decade
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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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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 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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