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Cheap Vacation Alternatives to Popular Places
Travel Kiplinger selected nine of the most popular — and priciest — travel destinations in the country and found similar but more affordable alternatives.
By Stacy Rapacon Last updated
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What Is a Good Credit Score?
Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Inside the Kiplinger Advisor Collective: Broaden Your Influence in the Financial Industry
Take a look at what this exclusive membership has to offer and how you can join today.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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Six Steps to Take if You've Recently Inherited Money From a Loved One
It’s important to deal with the emotional aspect first before tackling the financial one.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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Alaska Airlines to Buy Hawaiian: Get Bonus Miles Now
How to use the Alaska Airlines credit card and frequent flyer program to save on trips to Hawaii, Alaska and beyond.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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11 Reasons to Consider a 1031 Exchange
Deferring capital gains taxes might be at the top of the list, but growing your portfolio and your wealth and helping with estate planning are also compelling reasons.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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Why It’s Time to Give Bonds Another Look
Yields are much more attractive now, but you should use discretion to find the bond allocation that’s best for you.
By Bill Aldrich, CLU® Published
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Best Silver ETFs to Buy Now
commodities Silver will always sit in gold's media shadow, but the best silver ETFs can help you enjoy runs of outperformance.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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The Best Gold ETFs With Low Costs
gold These gold ETFs provide investors with numerous ways to play the metal, from direct exposure to stock-related angles, on the cheap.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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What’s the Best Medigap Plan?
Medicare The 10 Medigap plans offer different levels of benefits that pay for expenses not covered by original Medicare.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Amazon vs. Walmart: Who Has the Cheaper Grocery 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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Estate Planning and the Legal Quirks of Retiree Cohabitation
Creating an estate plan for an unmarried couple is already challenging, but when the cohabitating couple are in their golden years, it’s especially tricky.
By David Handler, J.D. Published
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Seven Financial Planning Stops to Put on Your Map to Financial Security
Creating a comprehensive plan is just the start, though. Checking in regularly to make sure you’re still on track is imperative.
By Michael E. Lewis II, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Published
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Will Savings Rates Keep Going Up in 2023?
As savings rates begin to fall, consider locking in rates while their still high.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best ones are offering rates of over 4%.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Seven Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Healthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Best Bitcoin and Crypto ETFs to Buy Now
cryptocurrency After a long crypto winter, Bitcoin and other digital currencies are once again on the rise. These bitcoin and crypto ETFs will give you exposure to the space.
By Will Ashworth Last updated
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The Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual Funds
The Kiplinger 25 The Kiplinger 25 is a list of our top no-load mutual funds that have proven capable of weathering any storm.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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How to Measure the Health of Your Retirement Plan
These five key indicators can help you make decisions based on the overall performance of your retirement plan rather than individual variables.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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Four Easy Ways to Get Yourself Fired
Being a standout on the job can sometimes be as simple as showing up to meetings on time, responding promptly to requests, doing your homework and not being a jerk.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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How Might the Great Wealth Transfer Change Society?
As $84 trillion in assets move from Baby Boomers to younger generations, we could see a greater emphasis on financial technology and investing based on values.
By Jennifer Wines, JD, CPWA® Published
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Best 3-Year CDs
Here are the best 3-year CDs — with some accounts paying up to 5.50%.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
These are the top earning high-yield savings accounts available today.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Consider opening a no-fee high-yield savings account if you want a competitive rate for your cash with no strings attached.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Check out some of the top jumbo CD rates available today.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best CD Rates
Find the highest CD rates available today in our guide.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What's the Gift Tax Exclusion for 2023?
Gift Tax Plan on giving cash or property to family or friends? Keeping it below the annual gift tax exemption can help you save time and money.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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Inherited an IRA? Four Things Every Beneficiary Should Know
Inherited IRA Inherited IRA distribution rules have changed in ways that can significantly impact your taxes and tax strategy.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Four Historical Patterns in the Markets for Investors to Know
Market performance regularly runs a gamut of annual dips and flat cycles to corrections and crashes. Investors who know the patterns can set reasonable expectations.
By Mike Decker, NSSA® Last updated