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Meet the Architect of the 401(k) Plan
Financial Planning Ted Benna tells Kiplinger how savers can make the most of their 401(k) plans - and how these plans could be better.
By Sandra Block Published
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How Does Marriage Affect Your Credit Score?
Starting a Family While credit reports aren’t merged for married couples, individual records can affect joint loans. Learn the rules to ensure good credit goes along with a good marriage.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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How Retirement Savers Are Doing
Financial Planning We’re working hard to get back on track, according to this new poll.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published
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Take This Job, I'm Retiring
Financial Planning The pandemic and bull market have led to an increase in the number of workers who are retiring. You might call it the Gray Resignation.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Nix Checking Fees
Making Your Money Last Strictly free accounts aren’t the only way to bank - almost all banks and credit unions offer ways around paying fees.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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Stick With Your Plan
Feature Timing the market is nearly impossible. The worst thing you can do is sell stocks when prices are tumbling.
By Mark Solheim Published
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It Still Pays to Wait to Claim Social Security
Financial Planning Despite dire headlines about the Social Security trust fund, you will be better off waiting to collect benefits.
By Sandra Block Published
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Where to Find Emergency Cash
Making Your Money Last Even if you're debt-averse, having a credit card to pay for emergencies could be an important lifeline.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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Donate Crypto for a Tax Break
Financial Planning If you're wondering how to avoid taxes from selling crypto that's appreciated significantly, one answer might be in a donor-advised fund.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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