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How Baby Boomers and Gen Xers Are Redefining Retirement Living
Both generations need to embrace change and leverage real estate as a dynamic asset in their retirement planning. Here's how financial advisers can help, too.
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How Good Advisers Manage Risk in Challenging Markets
They understand the difference between what might be real challenges to an investor's strategy and fear brought on by market volatility.
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Will Your State End Tax on Tips This Year?
State Tax While President Trump spearheads federal talk on tips, several key states are considering ending taxes on tip income.
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What Time Is the Tax Deadline?
Tax Day If you like to wait until the last possible minute to file your tax return, you should at least know how much time you have.
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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: Buy, Sell or Hold?
blue chip stocks UnitedHealth Group, Nvidia and Amazon.com are Wall Street's top Dow Jones stocks to buy now. Some other names might surprise you.
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
The FOMC is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
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The Best Places for LGBTQ People to Retire Abroad
LGBTQ people can safely retire abroad, but they must know a country’s laws and level of support — going beyond the usual retirement considerations.
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Financial Planning's Paradox: Balancing Riches and True Wealth
While enough money is important for financial security, it does not guarantee fulfillment. How can retirees and financial advisers keep their eye on the ball?
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A Confident Retirement Starts With These Four Strategies
Work your way around income gaps, tax gaffes and Social Security insecurity with some thoughtful planning and analysis.
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6 Stunning Waterfront Homes for Sale Around the US
From private peninsulas to lakes, bayous and beyond, Kiplinger's "Listed" series brings you another selection of dream homes for sale on the waterfront.
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Should You Still Wait Until 70 to Claim Social Security?
Delaying Social Security until age 70 will increase your benefits. But with shortages ahead, and talk of cuts, is there a case for claiming sooner?
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Retirement Planning for Couples: How to Plan to Be So Happy Together
Planning for retirement as a couple is a team sport that takes open communication, thoughtful planning and a solid financial strategy.
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Market Turmoil: What History Tells Us About Current Volatility
This up-and-down uncertainty is nerve-racking, but a look back at previous downturns shows that the markets are resilient. Here's how to ride out the turmoil.
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Prices Coming Down Amid Trade War
Economic Forecasts Fears of a global economic slowdown have weighed on crude oil prices. Drivers can expect cheaper fill-ups.
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
The market is still favorable for savers. And if you have a lot of cash and want to earn a healthy rate of return risk-free, a jumbo CD is a smart choice.
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What 401(k) Savers Near Retirement Can Do Amid Market Volatility
Whether retirement is years away, a year or two out, or in the rearview mirror, here's how to handle uncertainty in your 401(k).
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Ask the Editor: Reader Questions — IRAs, RMDs and PTPs.
Ask the Editor: Taxes, April 11, 2025 — Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on Roth IRAs, RMDs and other retirement accounts.
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Could You Retire at 59½? Five Considerations
While some people think they should wait until they're 65 or older to retire, retiring at 59½ could be one of the best decisions for your quality of life.
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Home Insurance: How to Cut Costs Without Losing Coverage
Natural disasters are causing home insurance premiums to soar, but don't risk dropping your coverage completely when there are ways to keep costs down.
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Markets Roller Coaster: Resist the Urge to Make Big Changes
You could do more harm than good if you react emotionally to volatility. Instead, consider tax-loss harvesting, Roth conversions and how to plan for next time.
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Why Homeowners Insurance Has Gotten So Very Expensive
The home insurance industry is seeing more frequent and bigger claims because of weather, wildfires and other natural disasters.
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No Cash? No Problem
More and more Americans have abandoned paper money and coins, but there are risks to using peer-to-peer digital payments.
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Trump to Tariffs: How Retirees Can Manage Uncertainty in Their Investment Plans
FUD — fear, uncertainty, doubt — is running rampant these days, but that doesn’t mean retirement savers need to react. Here is why it pays to stay the course.
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The Best Industrial Stocks to Buy
Industrial stocks might not be the most exciting positions to own, but they play a vital role in any well-rounded portfolio. Here's how to find the best ones.
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How to Switch Your Car Insurance
cars Figuring out how to reshop your car insurance can be challenging, but also can save you lots of money in the long-term.
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Slows, but Tariff Effects Still to Come
Economic Forecasts Inflation cooled in March, but that relief looks to be short-lived.
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Nine Tax Deadlines for April 15
Tax Deadlines Do you know about all the various tax deadlines that fall on Tax Day?
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You'll Probably Need Long-Term Care at Some Point. Here's How to Pay for It
Most people will need long-term care, but insurance is pricey. Here’s a guide to covering the expenses.
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22 Best Deals Sites to Find the Best Prices While Online Shopping
Our guide to the best deals sites and tools that help you bag the best deals on the internet.
