Latest articles by the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance
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What to Ask Before Buying an Annuity
insurance If more people understood these confusing products, fewer probably would be sold. Find out what you need to know.
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Make a Plan for Your Retirement Savings
retirement The first step to effectively using your 401(k) is to assess your retirement needs.
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How to Get Your IRA Up and Running
retirement IRAs give you the flexibility to choose who will manage your account and what will go into it.
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Putting Your Trust in Trusts
retirement Save time, money and hassle by steering assets away from the probate process when you die.
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13 Ways to Waste Money During the Holidays
credit & debt The holidays can put a big dent in anyone's bank account.
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The Best Package Tours for Your Money, 2016
Travel If you love to travel, but not to plan travel, an organized tour is for you.
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The Best Personal-Finance Products, Services, Resources and Advice of 2016
Financial Planning Here are our top picks for investments, rewards credit cards, budget-friendly travel, cell phone plans and more.
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The University of Wisconsin vs. University of Michigan: Which College Is a Better Value?
College Rankings Alumni, students, and fans will be championing their schools in advance of this weekend's football game. But how do the universities stack up where it really matters?
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38 Ways to Fix Your Finances in 30 Minutes or Less
savings Hey, can you spare a few minutes?
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How to Read a Bond Listing
investing Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about deciphering bond listings.
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21 Smart Financial Moves You Can Make in 15 Minutes or Less
savings Hey, can you spare a few minutes?
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11 Portfolio Solutions for Retired Investors
Making Your Money Last Financial advisers tackle real-life retirees’ questions about managing various types of retirement accounts and the assets within them.
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18 Smart Ways to Spend or Invest $1,000
Smart Buying Finding yourself with an extra stash of cash—whether it's a bonus, a gift, an inheritance or simply savings that have languished in a low-interest account— is a nice problem to have.
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10 Ways to Waste Your Tax Refund
taxes If you’re like the majority of taxpayers, you’ll likely get a refund this spring, and chances are it will be a nice chunk of change.
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3 Questions That Reveal Whether You’re Saving Enough for Retirement
retirement Is $1 million enough? $2 million? Your retirement number depends on your salary and cost of living.
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How to Make Your Retirement Nest Egg Last Forever
Making Your Money Last Take these steps to avoid outliving your savings when you retire.
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Deduct Your Traditional IRA: A Tax Break for Middle-Class Retirement Savers
Feature Regular folks saving for retirement can enjoy this write-off.
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Know Your 2016 Retirement Contribution Limits
Feature Here are the maximum amounts you can contribute to IRAs, 401(k)s and more.
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4 Taxes to Consider When Picking a Place to Retire
Feature State and local taxes can have a big impact on your retirement budget.
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Don't Make This Costly RMD Mistake in Retirement
Feature Blowing the timing of your first required minimum distribution can cost you a bundle.
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14 Smart Ways to Spend or Invest $10,000
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Things You Should Never Buy at Warehouse Clubs
Feature Buying in bulk at stores like Costco isn't always a bargain.
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7 Good Reasons to Change Your Will
retirement Life is ever-changing, and so are your estate-planning needs. Here are seven situations in which you'll want to reevaluate your will.
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9 Smart Ways to Invest or Spend $100,000
Smart Buying Finding yourself with an extra stash of cash—whether it's a bonus, a gift, an inheritance or simply savings that have languished in a low-interest account— is a nice problem to have.
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