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Could This Little Known Data Shift Hurt Your 2026 Social Security COLA?
The BLS has changed how it measures the inflationary data that determines whether Social Security benefits will get a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Will it hurt your benefits?
By Donna LeValley Published
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Financial Pros Provide a Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth in 10 Years
Building wealth over 10 years requires understanding your current financial situation, budgeting effectively, eliminating high-interest debt and increasing both your income and financial literacy.
By Anthony Martin Published
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Quiz: How much do you know about nontaxable income?
Quiz Test your knowledge of Uncle Sam's rare moments of generosity...
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Quiz: How much do you know about Medicare?
Quiz Try your hand at our Kiplinger Medicare quiz. All the answers can be found in our Medicare articles so, if you're a regular reader, you'll have no trouble!
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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‘I Play Pickleball in Retirement.’ Is It HSA-Eligible?
Retirement Tax Staying active after you retire may be easier with these HSA expenses. But there’s a big catch.
By Kate Schubel Published
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The Delightful Way to Protect Your Cognitive Health
You know the drill — protect your cognitive health by eating well, exercising and socializing. But this newfound way to boost brain health is pure pleasure.
By Christy Bieber Published
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Five Mistakes to Avoid in Your First Year of Retirement
Retirement brings the freedom to choose how to spend your money and time. But choices made in the initial rush of excitement could create problems in future.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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I'm an Investing Expert: This Is How You Can Invest Like Warren Buffett
Buffett just invested $15 billion in oil and gas, and you can leverage the same strategy in your IRA to potentially generate 8% to 12% quarterly cash flow while taking advantage of tax benefits that are unavailable in any other investment class.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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I’m 62 and worried about Social Security’s future. Should I take it early?
A Social Security shortfall may be coming soon. We ask financial experts for guidance.
By Eileen Ambrose Published