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Best Stocks to Buy for a Fed Rate Cut
Consider these stock and fund picks now that the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting campaign is underway.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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How to Buy Homeowners Insurance
insurance If you're purchasing your first home, here's what you need to know about getting the right coverage to protect it.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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South Dakota Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact South Dakota residents.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Oklahoma Tax Guide
State Tax Oklahoma state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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The Kiplinger Dividend 15: Our Favorite Dividend-Paying Stocks
dividend stocks The Kiplinger Dividend 15 are poised to benefit as falling interest rates lure investors back to dividend-paying stocks.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?
Medicare Advantage plans can provide additional benefits beneficiaries can't get through original Medicare for no or a low monthly premium. But there are downsides to this insurance too.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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When Is the Next CPI Report?
CPI Reports When does the next CPI report land and what inflation rate is expected?
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare
Medicare Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Collision vs. Comprehensive Car Insurance: Which Do You Need?
Here's what you need to know about collision vs. comprehensive car insurance.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with high Medicare premiums and big out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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How to Roll Over a 401(k) Into an IRA
Planning to roll over a 401(k) into an IRA? There are tax and flexibility advantages. But tread carefully.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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Eight Ways Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance
Auto insurance premiums get more expensive for seniors at age 75. With rates already high in many states, finding ways to save can be crucial, and many insurers offer discounts.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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How to Appeal the Medicare IRMAA for 2024 and 2025
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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7 Things Medicare Doesn't Cover
Healthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley 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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The Average 401(k) Balance by Age
Knowing how your 401(k) balance compares to your peers could be the catalyst to save more.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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Should You Trust Robo-Advisers With Your Retirement?
Why use a financial adviser when you can get retirement planning tools online? The simple answer: Tech can't yet replace nuanced advice from a professional.
By Scott Noble, CPA/PFS Published
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Unpaid Caregivers Soon May Get Help to Save for Retirement
Two proposed bills aim to open new doors to caregivers for contributing to Roth IRAs and making catch-up retirement contributions.
By Dr. Lamell McMorris Published
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Kiplinger Outlook: Telecom Companies Brace for Tough Times
The Letter The telecom industry is entering a new era that threatens profitability. But the coming Trump administration will make it easier for the major players to adjust.
By John Miley Published
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What Does the Trump Presidency Mean for the Fed?
We take a look at what Donald Trump's potential economic plans could mean for inflation, the Fed and Jerome Powell. Here's what you need to know.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Published
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Time for Some Fall Financial Maintenance: Here's a Checklist
As you rake the leaves and clean the gutters, you should also consider tackling seven key year-end planning chores.
By Adam Frank Published
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How Women Can Navigate Competing Priorities as They Age
It takes planning and some frank conversations, but women can aim for a happy and financially secure retirement while supporting loved ones. Here's how.
By Steph L. Wagner Published
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Here are the 2025 income related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) income brackets and surcharge amounts.
Medicare participants with an income above the threshold must pay a surcharge for Medicare Part B and Part D based on their income.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Here Is How Much You'll Pay for Medicare Premiums and Deductibles in 2025
Medicare premiums for 2025, and the cost of Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B and Part D premiums and deductibles, have gone up. Here is how much you'll pay in 2025.
By Donna LeValley Published
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How Does Being a Veteran Impact Your Taxes?
Veterans Veterans may be eligible for certain federal and state tax benefits.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Take a Sabbatical Over Early Retirement for a Cheaper Reset
A sabbatical can help you get over burnout, explore a new career or hobby and won't break your retirement if done right.
By Jacob Schroeder Published
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Want Your Kids to Inherit? You Need an Asset Protection Plan
You've worked hard for your wealth. Don't let it fall into the wrong hands. Consider prenups, trusts and other protections to safeguard your family legacy.
By Tracy Craig, Fellow, ACTEC, AEP® Published
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: Trade Gap Widened Again in September
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Time for These Year-End Tax Planning Tips
Tax Letter With a short time left before 2024 comes to a close, year-end tax planning is all-important. Here are some areas to focus on.
By Joy Taylor Last updated