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What Is a Stockbroker? (And Do I Even Need to Use One?)
Whether or not you need a stockbroker or a financial adviser depends on several factors, including goals, time availability and available cash.
By Kyle Woodley Published
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Eight Ways to Stay Safe When Making Cashless Payments
Consumers are ditching cash for the convenience of digital payments, but fraudsters are right behind you. Just a few simple steps can help you stay safe.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP® Published
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I'm a Financial Planner and a Parent: Here Are Five Money Habits Every Young Family Should Have
When children are young, it can be hard to meet immediate costs, let alone save for the future, but these five habits can help build lasting financial security.
By Julia Pham, CFP®, AIF®, CDFA® Published
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Best AI Stocks to Buy: Smart Artificial Intelligence Investments
tech stocks Artificial intelligence is a rapidly expanding technology. Here are the best AI stocks to buy right now.
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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Five Early Retirement Mistakes to Avoid
These early retirement mistakes can douse your FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) efforts.
By Jacob Schroeder Last updated
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Five Reasons You Should Take Social Security At 62 (and Five Reasons You Should Wait)
There are sound reasons to take Social Security early. While many experts say it's best to wait until full retirement age to claim benefits, here are some reasons to start early.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Turn These Three Retirement Downsides Into Upsides
Not everything about retirement is perfect, but don't let it get you down. Here's how to make lemonade out of these three retirement "lemons."
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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What Is Renters' Insurance and What Does It Cover?
Renters’ insurance protects your belongings and more – and it might not cost as much as you think.
By Emma Patch Last updated
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Quiz: Do You Know Annuities? What About Recent Student Loan Changes and Boomer Retirement Challenges?
Quiz The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel recently wrote about myths about annuities, Boomers' retirement reality check and OBBB changes to federal student loans.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
You can fend off big veterinary bills with a policy that covers your furry companion. But is it better to just stash those premiums in an emergency fund?
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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Should You Get Walmart+ or Amazon Prime?
Walmart+ and Amazon Prime both promise free shipping, exclusive deals, and a suite of add-on services. But which one should you get, if any?
By Rachael Green Last updated
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Want to Retire With $100K a Year? Here's How Much to Save
What "magic number" will be enough to generate $100K a year in retirement income? We do the math for you.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Bank of America Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Bank of America stock has been a massive buy-and-hold bust.
By Dan Burrows Published
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How to Master 'The Art of Spending Money'
Delve into Morgan Housel's new book for an understanding of the psychology that drives what we buy — and why that can lead to smarter money decisions.
By Emma Patch Published
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Are Preferred Stocks Right For You?
Preferred shares have attributes of both stocks and bonds – and income investors will like their generous dividend yields.
By David Milstead Published
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Dealing With a Bad HOA Board? This Book Could Be Your Battle Plan
'Bad HOA' by Luke Carlson empowers homeowners to push back against unfairness, offering advice on dealing with challenging homeowners associations (HOAs).
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Advisers Face a Fiduciary Challenge When Discussing Alternatives to Trump Accounts
While Trump Accounts offer some benefits for early savings, investment advisers need to be cautious when recommending alternatives like 529 plans or Roth IRAs, as those suggestions could create fiduciary conflicts.
By Jeff Briskin Published
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Financial Advisers: Here's How to Help Soon-to-Be Married Clients Get Their Financial House in Order
Getting married changes a couple's life in more ways than one, so it's a good idea to discuss financial and legal issues like pre-/postnuptial agreements, estate plans and life insurance.
By Andrew R. Biddison, JD Published
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It's Not Too Late for Wealth Advisers to Participate in the Silver Tsunami
With so many business-owning Baby Boomers set to retire, wealth advisers need a plan to ensure their business-owning clients and prospects become and remain their best clients.
By John Stewart Published
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FAFSA Advice for 2025
A new federal financial aid application drops on October 1 — and being an early bird will likely pay off.
By Emma Patch Published
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Why Turning 65 Isn't What It Used to Be, According to an Expert
With more than 4 million people turning 65 in 2025, an expert in psychology and aging explains why so many of them are thriving like never before.
By Sandra Block Last updated
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Best Stocks to Buy for a Fed Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to continue rate cuts in October, and lower borrowing costs could boost these large-cap stocks.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Oracle Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
ORCL Oracle stock has been an outstanding buy-and-hold bet for decades.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Five Ways to Cash In On the $6,000 'Senior Bonus' Deduction
Taxpayers age 65 and older might be able to benefit from a $6,000 'senior bonus' deduction in the next four tax years. Here are five ways to make it pay.
By Adam Shell Published
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Are AI Search Results Ghosting Your LinkedIn Posts? This Could Be Why
Posts generated by AI don't hold enough authority with AI search engines to significantly boost your visibility (yes, that's ironic!). Here's what you can do instead.
By Dave Maney Published
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Living and Working in Different States Can Be a Tax Headache
Income Taxes Living in one state and working in another can trigger several tax issues. Here are several key points to consider if you find yourself in this situation.
By William Neilson Last updated
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Quiz: The Secrets to Aging Well: How Savvy Are You?
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of the habits that can lead to a long and healthy life in our quick quiz.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Published
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The '100% Overwhelming' Decision: What Do You Do About Medigap?
Choosing your Medigap plan for supplemental insurance can be a complex, confusing, and costly process. Here's how to tackle the decision.
By Chris Taylor Published
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Student Loan Shake-Up: What the OBBB Means for Parent PLUS Borrowers, From a Financial Aid Expert
For students starting a new program on/after July 1, 2026, loans will be capped at $20,000 annually, and parents can borrow no more than $65,000 total, a big change from the unlimited borrowing setup.
By Elaine Rubin Published