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Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed meeting this week? Here's what you need to know.

By Erin Bendig

You don't have to wait until 65 to live out your golden years. Here is exactly what it takes to fund an overseas retirement before you turn 60.

By Jacob Schroeder

Here's how to protect your credit health when no one else wants to.

By Sean Jackson

I'll show you the savings accounts and CDs I'd consider to make the most of today's rates.

By Sean Jackson

Reducing Social Security benefits doesn't just impact retirees — it hits state economies, creating a double-whammy effect of smaller checks and lower GDPs.

By Donna LeValley

Kiplinger has found high-yield savings accounts offering rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.

By Sean Jackson

If you want to keep pace with rising everyday costs, these accounts can help you achieve that.

By Sean Jackson

Technical analysis searches for clues in price patterns and historical data. Take a look at how you can use these indicators.

By Adam Shell

In 2027, Medicare participants will pay more for their health care. Fortunately, Part B costs are expected to rise less than 5%.

By Donna LeValley

Creating an income stream that mimics a paycheck can help you safely loosen the purse strings. Personal finance writer Jean Chatzky shares her opinion.

By Kerri Anne Renzulli

A brush with cancer led an attorney to develop an AI platform that saves time for professionals who bill by the hour and money for their clients.

By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.

I'm a retirement writer. Three deceptively simple questions helped me focus my retirement and life priorities.

By Jacob Schroeder

Retirement Tax Zero tax on retirement income sounds great, until you can't find a doctor. Here's how five "tax havens" compare on healthcare, property taxes, and living costs.

By Kate Schubel

As you rack up miles and points, knowing where to transfer them can unlock more value for your purchases.

By Ella Vincent

Talking with your parents about their money can be awkward, but it's necessary to know what's up as they get older. These tips can help.

By Jesse Giordano, CFP®, CAP®, RLP®, CBEC®

When looking for a contractor or a financial adviser, hiring based only on price is risky. These questions will help you find the right person for the job.

By Phil Simonides, CFP®

Having an RV in retirement is a nomadic life that takes some planning, but it provides freedom and variety to many.

By Laura Petrecca

State Tax Explore South Dakota's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how South Dakota compares nationwide.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Inflation has been top of mind for lots of folks in recent years. Most of Wall Street follows the CPI, but the Fed favors the PCE. Here's why.

By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA

The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy. Here's how it works.

By Jeff Reeves

Here's how to navigate estate planning as a single person.

By David Rodeck

The Federal Reserve has been a major plotline in the economy in recent years. So, how does the Federal Reserve work?

By Kim Clark

Is 70 the perfect age for you to retire? Answer these 5 questions and find out.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Tax Planning Estate tax and inheritance tax are both often referred to as "death taxes," but they aren’t the same when it comes down to who pays.

By Chrissy Paradis

We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for travelers.

By Mallika Mitra

We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for high-net-worth clients.

By Mallika Mitra

savings bonds Inflation has made Series I savings bonds, known as I-bonds, enormously popular with risk-averse investors. How do they work?

By David Dittman