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How to Plan for Aging in Place: Five Key Factors
Almost no one wants to live in a nursing home. But staying in your home as you grow older can be complicated, according to these experts.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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I'm a Financial Pro: Why You Shouldn't Put All Your Eggs in the Company Stock Basket
Limit exposure to your employer's stock, sell it periodically and maintain portfolio diversification to protect your wealth from unexpected events.
By Prem Patel, MBA, IAR
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How Will the One Big Beautiful Bill Shape Your Legacy?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act removes uncertainty over tax brackets and estate tax. Families should take time to review estate plans to take full advantage.
By Bill Ringham
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Ten Cheapest Places to Live in Tennessee
Property Tax Moving to Tennessee might be within your reach. Homeowners in these counties pay some of the lowest property tax bills in the state.
By Kate Schubel
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I'm 60 with $2.8 million saved. I'm miserable working, but I need health insurance until Medicare kicks in. What are my options?
The 'health care desert' is real. We ask financial experts for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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Should You Claim Social Security Early or Late? A Financial Adviser Weighs In
There isn't a wrong age to start claiming Social Security, but there are factors that everyone should consider to avoid leaving money on the table.
By Matthew Eilers
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Three Things Financially Confident People Do, From a Pro Who Knows
If you have any worries about your retirement future, take back control with these three tips.
By Kelly LaVigne, J.D.
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Four Money Habits Boomers Swore By That Millennials Are Walking Away From
Millennials are trading tradition for flexibility when it comes to building wealth.
By Choncé Maddox
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The Kevin Bacon Rule of Retirement
The Kevin Bacon rule is more of a test.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Retire in This Island Country for That 'Permanent Vacation' Feeling
Fiji, an English-speaking island nation, offers a luxury retirement at a bargain price.
By Drew Limsky
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My First $1 Million: Health Care Worker, 48, Sagadahoc County, Maine
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
By Joyce Lamb
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How Much Do I Need to Retire? A Financial Professional Breaks Down Your Options
What it all boils down to is will you be comfortable in retirement? Some people may rely on formulas, while others just aim for $1 million nest egg.
By Isaac Morris
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Despite Our Grumbles, America Still Delivers on the Dream: Perspective From a Financial Pro Who's Seen Stuff
Some of us might complain about the state of our nation (and those concerns are legit), but America still offers unparalleled opportunities and mobility that many people around the world only dream about.
By Ann Marie Regal
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Test Out Your Retirement Before You Call It Quits
It's not easy to take a retirement back. Before you make the plunge, test the waters with these tips.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Sling TV Launches Select Plan With Lower Price Point
A lean new $19.99 bundle combines top news, sports and entertainment channels with 4K options and local feeds.
By Choncé Maddox
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Best Stocks to Buy for a Fed Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to resume rate cuts in September and lower borrowing costs could boost these large-cap stocks.
By Jeff Reeves
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Where the Ultra-Wealthy Retire
Luxury retirement communities for the ultra-wealthy are springing up in the U.S.
By Eileen Daspin
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Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on What Congress Will Do Next
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer questions from readers on what Congress will do next with taxes.
By Joy Taylor
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When Tech is Too Much
Our Kiplinger Retirement Report editor, David Crook, sounds off on the everyday annoyances of technology.
By David Crook
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Bonds Pay in Good and Bad Times
Bonds can act as a financial safety net through good times and bad. But different bonds carry different returns and risks, so do your homework before investing.
By David Rodeck
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When You Need Capital Quickly, Think 'Ready, Set, Fund': A Financial Adviser's Strategy
Investors must be able to free up cash to meet short-term needs from time to time. This strategy will help you access capital without derailing your long-term goals.
By Julie Virta, CFP®, CFA, CTFA
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I'm an Estate Planner: Moving Family Assets to a Safe Haven Abroad Could Be a Huge Headache for Your Heirs
In troubled times like these, wealthy clients may seek financial refuge outside of the U.S. But that could cause more tax and estate problems than it solves.
By Martin Behn, J.D., TEP
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States That Won't Tax Your Death
Estate Taxes How much will your children — or other heirs — pay when you die? That depends on whether you live in a state with no death tax.
By Katelyn Washington
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Ten Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Homebuyers in 2025
Homeownership These real estate tax breaks can help homeowners get some money back.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Four Personality Traits Lead to More Retirement Savings
Four behavioral traits lead to more retirement savings down the road. Only 10% of workers have all four; do you?
By Jacob Schroeder
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Eight Surprising Things Home Insurance Doesn't Cover
Home insurance protects you from a lot, but not from damage caused by floods, earthquakes, pests, water leaks and a number of other risks.
By Alexandra Twin
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings The best CD rates earn you up to 4.50%, allowing you to outpace inflation and reach your savings goal fast. See our top picks.
By Sean Jackson
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Baby Boomers vs Gen X: Who Spends More?
Baby Boomers and Gen X are guilty of spending a lot of money. Here's a look at where their money goes.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Actively Managed Portfolios: What Are They and How Do They Work?
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By David Rodeck