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Have You Reached 59½? Time to Rethink Your 401(k) Options
A rollover IRA might be in order to help protect your retirement savings from potential (and potentially disastrous) market downturns.
By Chris Ballard Published
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TIPS vs I-Bonds
Both TIPS and I-bonds are hedges against inflation. Learn about the pros and cons of each before you invest.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Seven Great Places to Retire in Florida
retirement Every day Florida's population swells by more than 1,000 people, many of them retirees relocating for the second phase of their lives.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Last updated
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Home Office Tax Deduction: Work-from-Home Write-Offs for 2023
Tax Breaks Can you claim the home office tax deduction this year?
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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Learn about the different types of savings accounts and find the right one for you.
Explanation of the different types of savings accounts.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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8 Best Commodity ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs These commodity ETFs offer investors exposure to the diverse asset class, which is a helpful hedge against inflation.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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Wyndham Bonus Offer: 13 Nights Free
Get up to 13 Nights Free with the Wyndham Earner Plus credit card's sign-up bonus. That's 100,000 points (worth up to $900) at Wyndham properties.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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A Public Pension and Full Social Security Benefits? No Way
retirement If you receive a public pension from federal, state or local government, don't count on full Social Security benefits. Here's how to protect your retirement.
By Susan B. Garland Last updated
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Six Benefits of Setting Up a Trust for Your Assets
Don’t leave your legacy up to someone else.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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How Sharing Equity Can Build a More Entrepreneurial Business
Businesses that share equity with their valued employees can better motivate and retain top talent while reaping the benefits of an entrepreneurial culture.
By Heather Robertson Fortner Published
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Do You Know How to Create a Reliable Retirement Paycheck?
Here are some do’s and don’ts (plus a never) for when it comes time to create your retirement income plan.
By Thomas Diorio Published
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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.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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20 Things Home Buyers Will Hate About Your House
real estate As a home seller, you don't want to let the small — or big — fixes around your house that have added up over the years sabotage your bottom line during a resale.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Last updated
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Is California’s Minimum Wage Increase a Way to Collect More Taxes?
State Tax The California minimum wage increase for fast food workers could boost paychecks — and the state’s budget.
By Katelyn Washington Published
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Want to See the April Eclipse? Don't Forget This $5 Tool
If you want to see the total solar eclipse in April 2024, you need the right glasses.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits: What You Should Know
Tax Breaks The Inflation Reduction Act increases IRS funding, changes tax policy, and offers new and expanded tax credits.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How To Know If Your Car Is Recalled — And What To Do About It
Understanding how to find out if your car is recalled and what your next steps should be.
By Keerthi Vedantam Published
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Most Expensive States to Live in for Homeowners
Property Taxes High property tax bills make the places on this list the most expensive states for homeowners to live in.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Five Estate Planning Things You Need to Do Now
For a solid estate plan, you should put powers of attorney in place, designate beneficiaries, tackle tax planning and more.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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What to Expect in a Gray Divorce (and Three Steps to Prepare)
Legal costs, how assets are divided and other expenses can be eyebrow-raising. Being prepared before you start the process is critical.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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How to Cut Your Taxes as Short-Term Interest Rates Come Down
Using after-tax savings to buy an immediate annuity could shift your taxes on income to later years, when you might have expenses that can offset higher taxes.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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10 Things You Need to Know About Health Savings Accounts
insurance If you don’t have many medical expenses now, in the long term you’ll be able to benefit even more from the tax advantages of an HSA.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): Key Points to Know
RMDs Here are some basics to know about RMDs and how these distributions can impact your taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Best Cash Back Credit Cards April 2024
Smart Buying Trying to compare the best cash back credit cards? Unlike most reviewers, we include cards from small banks and credit unions, as well as from large issuers.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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The Extra Standard Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Deductions The extra standard deduction can help older adults reduce their taxable income.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Southwest Credit Cards Now Come with a Bonus Offer Worth $750
Earn 50,000 Rapid Rewards points with a Chase Southwest credit card.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Six Tasks That Can Help You Feel Better About Your Money
Even small and gradual changes can have a big impact on your financial situation and how you feel about it.
By David Kimball Published
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What to Do if You’re Concerned About Your Lawyer
The high-stress legal profession is far different from that portrayed on TV and in movies, with higher rates of depression and suicide than most other jobs.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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What to Consider Before Choosing Alternative Investments
You should talk with your financial adviser about these five things before investing in private companies. Plus, find out how to explore pre-IPO opportunities.
By Brianne Lynch, CAIA Published