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The Best Short-Term CD for Your Cash in 2026
This strategy can help you earn thousands in months.
By Sean Jackson
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Five Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Savings
If you’re in your highest-earning years, you can make up for lost time.
By Sandra Block
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What is the Gift Tax Exclusion for 2025 and 2026?
Gift Tax Knowing the annual gift tax exemption can save you time and money.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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North Carolina Tax Guide
State Taxes Explore North Carolina's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how North Carolina compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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West Virginia Tax Guide
State Tax Explore West Virginia's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how West Virginia compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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How to Pay the IRS if You Owe Taxes
Tax Debt There are several ways to pay the IRS if you owe, but just because you can pay taxes over time doesn’t always mean you should.
By Katelyn Washington
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4 High-End Experiences Worth the Splurge After 50
These curated date ideas provide the perfect backdrop for couples ready to enjoy the very best that the world has to offer.
By Donna LeValley
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Trump's Plan to Eliminate Income Tax: 7 Things to Know Now
Tax Policy The potential consequences of eliminating taxes in favor of Trump tariffs could impact everything from inflation to Social Security and might give some U.S. taxpayers pause.
By Roxanne Bland
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Health Care Stocks Have Sagged. Can You Bet on a Recovery?
The flagging health care sector has perked up a bit lately. Is it time to invest?
By David Milstead
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My grandkids want me to donate to their fundraisers, but I'm on a budget.
When your heart says "yes" but your wallet says "no," there is still a way forward. Here's what financial pros say.
By Maurie Backman
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Your Retirement Age Is Just a Number: Today's Retirement Goal Is 'Work Optional'
Becoming "work optional" is about control — of your time, your choices and your future. This seven-step guide from a financial planner can help you get there.
By Philip G. Palumbo, CFP®
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Have You Fallen Into the High-Earning Trap? This Is How to Escape
High income is a gift, but it can pull you into higher spending, undisciplined investing and overreliance on future earnings. These actionable steps will help you escape the trap.
By Anthony Martin
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3 Questions to Help You Navigate a Noisy Year With Financial Clarity
The key is to resist focusing only on the markets. Instead, when making financial decisions, think about your values and what matters the most to you.
By Frank J. Legan
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2026 Tax Refund Delays: 5 States Where Your Money Is Stuck
State Tax From New York to Oregon, your state income tax refund could be delayed for weeks. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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Quiz: Do You Know How to Maximize Your Social Security Check?
Quiz Test your knowledge of Social Security delayed retirement credits with our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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Indiana Tax Guide
State Tax Indiana state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Iowa Tax Guide
State Taxes Explore Iowa's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Iowa compares nationwide.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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7 Tax Tips and Deductions for Filing Taxes After Divorce
Tax Tips Could these overlooked tax breaks after divorce save you money?
By Kevin McCormally
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States Sending 'Stimulus' Checks in 2026
Rebate Checks Some people are receiving one-time state rebate checks. Is your state sending money?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Gold Medals in Sock Drawers? Where to Store Your Valuables
What you can learn about protecting your cash and values from where Olympians store their medals.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Private Capital Wants In on Your Retirement Account
Does offering private capital in 401(k)s represent an exciting new investment opportunity for "the little guy," or an opaque and expensive Wall Street product?
By David Weidner
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Paying for Long-Term Care: Myths vs Uncomfortable Truths
None of us wants to think we'll need long-term care when we get older, but the odds are roughly even that we will. Which is all the more reason to understand the realities of LTC and how to pay for it.
By Ethan Robertson
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Fix Your Mix: How to Derisk Your Portfolio Before Retirement
In the run-up to retirement, your asset allocation needs to match your risk tolerance without eliminating potential for growth. Here's how to find the right mix.
By Johnny Rosier, NSSA®, CFF®, FRC
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An Exec's 'Idiotic' Idea: Skip Training and Commit a Crime
Several medical professionals reached out to say that one of their bosses suggested committing a crime to fulfill OSHA requirements. What's an employee to do?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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States With Low and No Capital Gains Tax in 2026
Capital Gains Low-tax states, including states with no capital gains tax, are selling points for many people.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How One Extra Dollar of Income Can Cost You Thousands in Retirement
Retirement Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here’s how a small increase can affect your retirement costs.
By Chrissy Paradis
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Best Conservative Investments for Retirees
The best conservative investments for retirees include low-cost mutual funds and ETFs that hold stocks and bonds as well as simple and safe money market funds.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA
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The Best No-Penalty CD Rates: February 2026
No-penalty CDs provide a high return while giving you the flexibility to access your cash whenever needed. Check out Kiplinger's top choices.
By Sean Jackson
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See Our Best Jumbo CD Rates
The best jumbo CD rates can yield returns of up to 4.35%. See our top choices.
By Sean Jackson
