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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Best 3-Year CDs
Here are the best 3-year CDs — with some accounts paying up to 5.50%.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
These are the top earning high-yield savings accounts available today.
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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.
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Check out some of the top jumbo CD rates available today.
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Best CD Rates
Find the highest CD rates available today in our guide.
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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.
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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.
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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.
