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How to Appeal the Medicare IRMAA for 2024
Medicare There’s a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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The Best Credit Cards to Use When Renting Cars
The best credit cards to use for rental car insurance — now updated for 2024.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Eight Tips for Managing Fluctuating Income
Your income might not be regular, but your saving, budgeting and financial planning can be. Business experts offer ideas to manage issues associated with fluctuating income.
By Anthony Martin Published
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Goals-Based Retirement Planning Is All About You
Instead of focusing on arbitrary market returns, in goals-based planning you focus on your personal needs and wants for your retirement.
By Cosmo P. DeStefano Published
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Why Do People Retire in Florida? 9 Things You Must Know
Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
By Bob Niedt Published
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10 Riskiest Places to Give Your Social Security Number
social security Here's how to lower the chances of your number falling into the wrong hands — and what to do if it does.
By Cameron Huddleston Last updated
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11 Things You Need to Know About Medicare
Medicare There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
By Catherine Siskos Last updated
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What’s the Best Medigap Plan?
Medicare The 10 Medigap plans offer different levels of benefits that pay for expenses not covered by original Medicare.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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How Technology and Agile Are Reshaping Customer Experience in Financial Services
The future of financial services will be shaped by the integration of AI and Agile practices.
By Jabin Geevarghese George Published
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Mississippi State Tax Guide
State Tax Mississippi tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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IRS Form 1099-K: When You Might Get One From PayPal, Venmo, Cash App
Selling Online A new IRS 1099-K tax reporting requirement for payment networks like Venmo, PayPal, Amazon, and Cash App is supposed to apply for 2024.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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What to Consider When Starting or Buying a Business
A business book author answers some key questions a budding entrepreneur might have before making the leap to small-business owner.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Financial Advice from America's Founding Fathers
credit & debt Kiplinger presents timeless personal finance wisdom from the Founding Fathers, echoing much of our own advice.
By Sarah Smith 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 Last updated
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Best Cash Back Credit Cards July 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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Best No-Penalty CD Rates
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best ones are offering rates of over 4%.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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How Interest Rates Affect Annuities
Find out why higher interest rates benefit some annuities more than others.
By David Rodeck Published
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Should You or the Trust Pay a Trust's Income Taxes?
Irrevocable trusts can be set up so that the trust maker no longer pays income taxes, and the taxes are instead paid by the trust. What are the pros and cons?
By Rustin Diehl, JD, LLM Published
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Developing a Charitable Giving Strategy: Where to Begin
Knowing what to give, how to give and where to give can help ensure your charitable giving aligns with your values and maximizes your impact.
By Nicole Jackson-Leslie, JD, 21/64 Certified Advisor Published
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Home Price Growth Slows
Economic Forecasts It’s still a seller’s market, but more inventory is hitting the market.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Putting Your Trust in Nevada
Sponsored You don't have to live in the Silver State to benefit from its trust tax advantages
By Keith Fuetsch, CFP & CTFA Published
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How to Use Annuities for Retirement Paychecks
Predictable income can provide stability and peace of mind. Here’s how to decide whether an annuity is right for you — and sort through the options.
By David Rodeck Published
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How to Score a Hole in One With Your Retirement Planning
The easy swing and follow-through of retirement planning starts with simple fundamentals. Start with your stance (aka your financial plan), choose the right club (aka asset allocation) and go from there.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Southwest Business Card Launches $1,800 Bonus Offer
This is the best Southwest business card offer we've seen yet. New cardholders earn 120,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points, worth about $1,800.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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Is Your IRA an IOU to the IRS? Three Retirement Tax Strategies
These steps, including converting to Roth IRAs, using a Roth 401(k) and leveraging life insurance and annuities, can help reduce your taxes in retirement.
By William Decker, Investment Advisor Representative Published
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Money Market Account Basics
savings An explanation of money market account basics.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Medicare Premiums 2024: IRMAA for Parts B and D
The income related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) for 2024 Medicare Part B & Part D Premiums.
By Donna LeValley 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 for personal use.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Fourth of July Cookout Essentials: Where to Get the Lowest Prices
We compared Fourth of July cookout staples from different stores. Here's where you can score the lowest prices.
By Erin Bendig Published