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The Best Financial Stocks to Buy
Financial stocks play a critical role in the economy and are a key component of any well-rounded portfolio.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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The Truth About Hurricane Relief, FEMA, and Your Taxes
Hurricane Relief Don't believe rumors. Get accurate information to navigate hurricane disaster relief.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How to Rank Your Financial Priorities
Circumstances are different for everyone, but this adviser with 20-plus years of experience shares some insights on getting your financial priorities in order.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
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Can You Define Baby Boomers? Look at Trump and Harris
Trump and Harris are bookends of the sprawling Baby Boomer generation, which spans 18 years. No wonder they have different world views.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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When Does a Nest Egg Become a Ticking Tax Bomb?
Retirement savers with big bucks in traditional IRAs and pretax 401(k)s could face huge tax bills when RMDs kick in. One potential solution? A Roth 401(k).
By Dan Flanagan, CPA/PFS, CFP®, AEP® Published
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Medicare or Medicare Advantage: Which Is Right for You?
From overall costs to availability of care, here's what to know about the differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
By Paola Bianchi Delp Published
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Best States to Buy Chocolate Candy Tax-Free
State Taxes There’s something spooky this Halloween and it’s not just the ghouls. Find out if your state’s sales tax takes a bite out of sweet savings.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Silver Lining? Four Tax Benefits of a Lower 2025 Social Security COLA
Could less mean more, when it comes to taxes and the Social Security benefit increase for 2025?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How Much Does It Cost to Be a Grandparent in 2024?
How much does it cost to be a grandparent? On average, grandparents spend almost $4,000 a year on their grandkids.
By Erin Bendig Published
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Wealth Is More Than Just Your Money: How to Manage It All
In addition to handling your financial wealth, consider ways to manage your non-financial assets: health, knowledge, time and relationships.
By Jennifer Wines, JD, CPWA® Published
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How to Save on Prescription Medication
How you can save money on prescription medication amidst rising prices.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Kiplinger Special Report: Trade Deficit Narrows in August
Forecasts After weighing on economic growth for much of the year, trade should become less of a headwind this fall.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Amazon vs. Walmart: Who Has the Cheaper Prices?
Amazon handily beat Walmart for the lowest prices on food and consumables, a study shows. In other categories, things tightened up.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Mixed Inflation Report Tilts Positive
Economic Forecasts Slower-rising shelter prices in the CPI should outweigh increasing prices in other services.
By David Payne Last updated
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You Could Pay Only $2 for These Drugs Soon Under Medicare
Those enrolled in Medicare could soon pay just $2 for these prescription drugs.
By Erin Bendig Published
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How to Buy Homeowners Insurance
insurance If you're purchasing your first home, here's what you need to know about getting the right coverage to protect it.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Ending Soon
Medicare During this period each fall, you can select a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan or switch back to original Medicare.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?
Medicare Advantage plans can provide additional benefits beneficiaries can't get through original Medicare for no or a low monthly premium. But there are downsides to this insurance too.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Five Ways Your Boss Can Step Up in the Aftermath of a Hurricane
Tax Relief The IRS offers some tax advantages for employers that financially help their employees during federally declared disasters.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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States That Won't Tax Your Death
Estate Taxes How much will your children —or other heirs — pay when you die? That depends on whether you live in a state with no death tax.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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IRS Sued for Millions Over Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Delays
Tax Credits The pandemic-era tax refunds for businesses have been a contention point for the agency, now employers are fighting for their cash.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Southwest Credit Cards: Bonus Offer Worth $750.
Earn 50,000 Rapid Rewards points with a Chase Southwest credit card for personal use.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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You're 60 Years Old With $1 Million Saved: Can You Retire?
The answer depends on several factors. The key is to create a plan that combines all aspects of retirement — income, taxes, health care and legacy planning.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Are You a Danger When You Drive?
You might be shaking your head no, but read on for the five things that most of us have at some point done, or are doing, that could cause an accident.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Types of Income the IRS Doesn't Tax
Income Tax It may feel like the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How Tax Laws and IRS Can Help If You're a Victim of Helene, Milton or Other Federally Declared Disasters
Kiplinger Tax Letter Did you know that some losses — attributable to federally declared disasters — can be deducted, in addition to the tax filing and payment extensions?
By Joy Taylor Last updated
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Mental Health and Money Problems: How to Take Care of Both
Are your finances causing depression and anxiety? Experts share how you can take care of both your mental health and money problems.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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12 Things You Must Know About Claiming and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your retirement age to spousal benefits.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Social Security and Your Taxes: Five Things to Know
Social Security The Social Security COLA is just one aspect of your benefits that can impact your taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated