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Money Lessons From an Olympian Turned Financial PlannerOlympian Lauryn Williams found that financial confidence comes from actively understanding your own money and now helps others take ownership of their finances.
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How Preventive Health Spending Impacts Lifetime WealthPreventive health spending is a type of risk management that can lower future costs while protecting your health and your money. Here's how it works.
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A Guide to Maintaining Your Portfolio's 'Hygiene'When markets are volatile, your impulse might be to flee, but sometimes that's the worst choice if you want to maintain a healthy portfolio.
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5 Ways To Increase Your Investment Income In RetirementFinding income investments in retirement requires a careful balance. Here are five ways to boost your cash flow without taking on unnecessary risk.
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Have You Checked Your Retirement Plan for Tax Leaks?Accumulating wealth for retirement is one thing, having a solid income structure and tax plan is another. Without them, savings could quietly drain away.
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How to Design Your Retirement Declaration of IndependenceThe paradox of retirement freedom is that the system you retired from gave you order but took away control. True freedom lies in giving life a new structure.
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What We Can All Learn From Microsoft's Early Retirement OfferEveryone — not just corporate executives — should map out their finances, tax strategy and healthcare needs to be ready for retirement on their own terms.
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Should Fully Funded Retirees Invest Like 30-Year-Olds?When your savings are meant for the next generation, your investment timeline isn't yours anymore. Our Wealth Wise columnist explains how to adjust.
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How Preventive Health Spending Impacts Lifetime WealthPreventive health spending is a type of risk management that can lower future costs while protecting your health and your money. Here's how it works.
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The 'Busy Trap': 5 Ways a Hectic Schedule Can Ruin Your RetirementYou're supposed to slow down in retirement, but many do the exact opposite. Here is why treating retirement like a full-time job is a big mistake, and what you can do instead.
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Have You Checked Your Retirement Plan for Tax Leaks?Accumulating wealth for retirement is one thing, having a solid income structure and tax plan is another. Without them, savings could quietly drain away.
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How to Design Your Retirement Declaration of IndependenceThe paradox of retirement freedom is that the system you retired from gave you order but took away control. True freedom lies in giving life a new structure.
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What We Can All Learn From Microsoft's Early Retirement OfferEveryone — not just corporate executives — should map out their finances, tax strategy and healthcare needs to be ready for retirement on their own terms.
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Afraid to Dip Into Your Savings? 8 Guilt-Free Ways to Finally Enjoy Your RetirementStop worrying about the balance. From legacy gifts to bucket list travel, here are 8 ways to spend your retirement savings without the guilt.
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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 SchubelTax 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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Living SingleMillions of People Are Aging Alone Now: What Living Single Means for Retirement TaxesSome core tax strategies look different when you're living single and planning for one.
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Income TaxAvoiding the Widows' Penalty Tax Trap After a Spouse PassesMany surviving spouses are surprised to discover that losing a partner can mean paying higher taxes on less income.
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Have You Checked Your Retirement Plan for Tax Leaks?
Accumulating wealth for retirement is one thing, having a solid income structure and tax plan is another. Without them, savings could quietly drain away.
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Ask the EditorAsk the Tax Editor: Tax Questions for InvestorsIn this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions for investors, including queries on capital gains and qualified small business tock.
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The Member's Mark Products That Make a Sam's Club Membership Worth ItThese pantry staples, freezer favorites and household essentials are among the products members return for again and again.
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How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World CupLearn where to watch every match, compare streaming services and see the tournament schedule.
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Money Lessons From an Olympian Turned Financial PlannerOlympian Lauryn Williams found that financial confidence comes from actively understanding your own money and now helps others take ownership of their finances.
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A 5-Part Financial Checklist for Your 30sYou're ready to get serious about money. But what kind of goals are realistic and important at this stage in your life?
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What Technology Do Retirees Actually Need? A Practical Setup GuideLearn which laptops, smartphones, monitors and internet plans make sense for your lifestyle and budget, from basic setups to power-user options.
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Resisting Lifestyle Creep: How a Healthcare Director Hit $1M"We all suffer from lifestyle creep, but you have to ... focus on wealth, frugal living and stability. It will give you peace of mind in your later years."
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The Best Places to Retire in New EnglandThinking about a move to New England for retirement? Here are the best places to land for quality of life, affordability and other criteria.
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
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The Smart Upgrades Every Older Home NeedsTransform your older home with these high-impact smart upgrades. From reinforced exterior doors to energy-saving thermostats, here is how to improve safety and value.
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How to Stay in Your Beloved Neighborhood as You AgeYour neighbors are your friends and support system. Aging in place means you'll need to account for more than just maintenance and rising property taxes.
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TravelHow to Fly Safely for Less This FallScott Keyes, founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights, joins the Your Money's Worth podcast to discuss strategies for snagging discounted airfare in the coming months. Also, our hosts David Muhlbaum and Sandy Block break down the new steps families must take to get financial aid for college next year.
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Coronavirus and Your MoneyHow to Stay Safe on the SlopesSki resorts have made changes to deal with COVID. Here’s what to expect.
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TravelHow Congress Might Ease the Pilot ShortageCongress is debating how to fix the current pilot shortage, and one idea revolves around retirement age.
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TravelAirline Industry Set for COVID Comeback, But It Will Be a Slow ClimbThe Kiplinger Letter forecasts leisure travel will soar past business travel, but air travel demand won't reach pre-pandemic levels until as late as 2024.
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travel insuranceWhere Is Travel Insurance Still Required?Some destinations require that you have travel insurance. Here’s a rundown on where you’ll need a policy.
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TravelFive Ways to Save on Vacation Rental PropertiesUse these strategies to pay less for an apartment, condo or house when you travel.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Is The Jan. Jump in Jobs a One-Off?Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
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Economic OutlooksKiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: Drivers Face Painful Gas PricesGas is still expensive, but fill-ups are getting less costly as oil prices retreat.
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The Kiplinger LetterCan Congress Fix Social Security's Funding Crunch?If nothing is done, Social Security benefits will need to be cut by 22% in 2033.
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Kiplinger ForecastsKiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic GrowthIn the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
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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: Consumers Spend Freely, for NowLow savings rates and higher gasoline costs imply a slowdown in spending at some point.
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