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These States Won’t Tax Your Mega Millions Winnings
Lottery Taxes If you win the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, will your state tax your payout?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Prices at the Pump Trend Higher
Economic Forecasts As spring arrives, gas prices are following their typical seasonal pattern.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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Calculating Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Nursing Home Care: What to Do When Medicare Wont Pay
Here's what to do when Medicare won't pay for a nursing home facility.
By Erin Bendig Published
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Save More with Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements
Tax Breaks Tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements are extended and expanded because of the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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Five Strategies for Deciding When to File For Social Security
When to file for social security? Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a spreadsheet.
By Sandra Block Published
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Before You Claim Social Security, What’s Your Income Plan?
If you’ll have multiple income streams in retirement, you’ll need to coordinate everything so you don’t end up paying taxes on your Social Security benefits.
By Nick Stahl Published
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Three Reasons I’m Bullish on Water, and You Should Be, Too
The U.S. government is heavily investing in water infrastructure, and that’s just one reason to dip your toe into investing in water.
By Peter J. Klein, CFA®, CAP®, CSRIC®, CRPS® Published
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: First Cut in Short-Term Rates Likely in June
Economic Forecasts Waiting until the June 12 Federal Reserve policy meeting would let the Fed see three more months of inflation data.
By David Payne Last updated
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States That Won’t Tax Your Powerball Winnings
Lottery Taxes Some states won’t take a tax bite out of your Powerball jackpot or Mega Millions payout.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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The 50-30-20 Budget Rule is a Simple Way to Save Money
Saving Using the 50-30-20 budget rule is an easy way to save. It helps you prioritize saving while paying off debt.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best High-Yield ETFs to Buy Now
Investing for Income The best high-yield ETFs show that there's no shortage of ways to balance risk and reward in the quest for better-than-average income.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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Should a Donor-Advised Fund Be Part of Your Estate Plan?
A donor-advised fund, or DAF, lets the donor reap tax benefits while also being able to direct how the money is distributed and invested.
By Tracy Craig, Fellow, ACTEC, AEP® Published
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In Gray Divorce, Two Financial Planning Yardsticks Are Key
Watching your budget helps you reduce unnecessary expenses, and keeping an eye on your net worth as it rebuilds can provide a psychological boost.
By Andrew Hatherley, CDFA®, CRPC® Published
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Best Time of Year to Buy A House
You may find a good home deal at any time of year, but certain seasons or even months have the perfect blend of inventory, supply and price. Here's when to look.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Best 3-Year CDs
Here are the best 3-year CDs — with some accounts paying up to 5.00%
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Will Savings Rates Keep Going Up in 2024?
As savings rates begin to fall, consider locking in rates while they're still high.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A high-yield savings account is essentially the same as a traditional account with one key difference — it pays a higher than average APY on deposits.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Savings Calculator: Check How Much Your Money Will Grow
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
real estate Use this 20-point checklist to get your home ready for spring.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Last updated
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Really! Get Travel Rewards for Rent Payments
With the BILT credit card, get travel rewards on rent payments. This is a new kind of card, but it's legit.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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How to Get Pre-Approved for a Credit Card
These six steps will help you get pre-approved for a credit card before you apply.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Last Call: Earn $1,100+ with IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card Bonus
Get the IHG One Rewards Premier card's 165,000 bonus points for hotel stays.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Women’s History Month: Study Shows Women Wield More Economic Power
For Women's History Month, we're highlighting a new study that shows how women are increasing their financial independence, despite the struggles they face.
By Erin Bendig Published
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Seven Steps to Start Your Child Off on the Right Financial Foot
It’s never too early to start thinking about your child’s financial future.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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How Quitclaim Deeds Can Cause Estate Planning Catastrophes
A lot can go wrong (including inadvertent law-breaking) if you choose to go the easy route rather than using a trust to transfer real estate to your child.
By Rustin Diehl, JD, LLM Published
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When Should You Start Social Security Benefits? It Depends
The answers to these five questions can help you determine when it’s a good time to file for Social Security. The timing is different for everyone.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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How Your Home Can Fill Gaps in Your Retirement Plan
If you have gaps in your plan for retirement income, you might consider adding the value of your home to your planning.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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What Is Cost Basis?
Understanding what cost basis is allows you to accurately track the returns on your investments and the tax implications those returns may have.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA Published