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Powerball $1B Jackpot Winner Will Get a Hefty Tax Bill for 2025
Lottery Taxes Whenever someone wins Powerball, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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I'm a Financial Adviser: Three Things You Will Wish You Did Before the Fed Cuts Interest Rates
With potential interest rate cuts on the horizon, you might want to lock in today's higher yields and consider adjusting your asset allocation.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on Estate and Gift Taxes
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer questions from readers on estate and gift taxes.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Kiplinger Weekly Quiz, August 29, 2025
Quiz Test your knowledge of this week's financial news.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Is Trump's Tax Plan Speeding Up the Looming Social Security Funding Crisis?
Social Security Social Security's combined retirement funds are running out of cash, and its insolvency date is expected to occur in less than a decade.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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How Your 2025 Wedding Could Save You Money on Taxes
Tax Breaks There are some wedding expenses that are tax-deductible, and you don’t want to miss out on savings.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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New Trump Tax Bill: Five Changes Homeowners Need to Know Now
Tax Changes Trump’s new tax legislation is reshaping how tax breaks for homeowners work.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Is the ‘Pumpkin Spice Tax’ Coming for Your Fall Coffee Budget?
Food Taxes Inflation pressures, tariffs, and talk of the so-called 'pumpkin spice tax' have some wondering about rising coffee prices.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Will You Get a ‘Surprise’ Tax Bill on Your Social Security Benefits in Retirement?
Retirement Taxes Social Security benefit payments might land you in hot water when filing 2025 taxes — here are three reasons why.
By Kate Schubel Published
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