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From Buying a New Car to Having a Baby: How the OBBBA Affects YouAs well as making many tax cuts permanent, the OBBBA introduced a host of thresholds, phaseouts and deductions that affect everyday taxpayers, including these key changes.
By Tracy Byrnes, CDFA®
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Trump Accounts Are a No-Brainer if You're Eligible (How to Apply)What's not to like about tax-efficient savings that grow with your child and may even get a $1,000 federal contribution? If you're eligible, it makes sense to sign up.
By Matt Marinovich, CFP®
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Best 529 Plans of 2026Check out the best 529 plans of 2026 to find the best plan for your child or grandchild’s college savings.
By Erin Bendig
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Top Cash Back Credit Cards: Maximizing Your Rewards in 2026Credit Cards Whether you crave plentiful travel perks, basic cash back, or a high rebate on groceries and gas, you’ll find a card here that suits your tastes.
By Sean Jackson
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Youcredit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
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I Want to Pay Off Our Grandson's $45K Student Loan DebtWe're 73, with $2.1 million and $4k a month in Social Security. My husband says we can't afford to help our grandson. Who's right?
By Maurie Backman
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Who is Getting Your Money?: The Beneficiary Designation QuizQuiz Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of the essential rules and safeguards when appointing beneficiaries.
By Donna LeValley
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By David Rodeck
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Best Monthly Dividend ETFsIf you're looking for more frequent payouts, you can still enjoy the benefits of low fees and broad diversification, thanks to these top monthly dividend ETFs.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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This Retirement Income Plan Could Be Your Key to Sweet DreamsWant to enjoy life after work without having to worry about market downturns or inflation? Creating a guaranteed retirement "paycheck" is the answer.
By Devon Albarez
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If You Haven't Saved Enough for Retirement, These Are Your OptionsIt's never too late to save for retirement, and there are plenty of ways to build up your nest egg, depending on the level of risk you're comfortable with.
By Philip Segal, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
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Why Tech Experts Say AI's Boom Is Just the BeginningNearly all Americans are already using AI and don't realize it. Massive private investment points toward continued growth and appealing investment opportunities.
By Max Isaacman, Investment Adviser Representative
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The Best Value Stocks to BuyValue stocks can be defined differently depending on who you ask. Here, we look at ways to measure valuation and how investors can find the best value stocks.
By Kyle Woodley
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: May 2026If you want to stay ahead of rising everyday costs, these accounts can help you achieve that.
By Sean Jackson
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The Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual FundsThe 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
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The Best Tech Stocks to BuyTech stocks are the market's engine of growth. But what defines a tech stock? How do you find the best ones to buy? We take a look here.
By Kyle Woodley
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5 Money Lessons I Learned From My MomIt's not easy being the family CFO.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Converting to a Roth IRA? Don't Do It Like ThisYou might want to convert all of your retirement savings to a Roth in one go, but you could pay hundreds of thousands more in taxes than you'd have to.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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What's the Best Way to Fund my Grandchild's 529 Plan for College?Is it better to make a lump-sum contribution up front or spread funds out through the years? We asked a college savings professional and a financial planner for their advice.
By Maurie Backman
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts May 2026 — Earn 4.20%High-yield savings account options Kiplinger has found that offer rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
By Sean Jackson
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What are Annuities? The Different Types and How They WorkAnnuities are becoming more popular among savers who want peace of mind and a regular stream of income in retirement.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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What I Learned From an Investing Pro About Managing Risk in Your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60sAuthor and veteran money manager Ben Carlson talks about managing market volatility and building wealth at all stages of your investing journey.
By Karee Venema
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Rich but Restless: Why $5M Isn’t Buying Retirement ConfidenceI took a deep dive into what actually builds retirement confidence. The answers had less to do with the amount saved than I expected.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Give More, Pay Less: Guide to 2026 Tax-Smart Charitable GivingTax law changes might be confusing, but there are still ways to be generous without sacrificing financial security. A donor-advised fund is a place to start.
By Caleb Lund, CAP®
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This Commonsense Guide Can Make You an Excellent NegotiatorWritten by experts who have experience with high-stakes situations like FBI hostage crises, "Never Settle" stands out by focusing on practical exercises.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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What High Earners Miss by Refinancing Student Loans Too SoonHigh-earning young professionals often rush to get a better rate on student loans as soon as they're able. But it can pay to leave the options open for a while.
By Sravani Atluri
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Defense and Space Are the Next Frontier for InvestorsMilitary modernization and the new space race are converging to create a compelling opportunity for private market investors.
By Christopher Zook
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The Best Bitcoin ETFs to Buycryptocurrency Bitcoin ETFs eliminate the need for self-custody of the cryptocurrency while providing excellent liquidity. Here are a few we like.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Best High-Yield ETFs to Buy NowThese high-yield ETFs screen for stocks paying outsize yields. Here's how to evaluate which ETF is best for your portfolio.
By Tony Dong, MSc
