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States Sending 'Stimulus' Checks in 2025
Rebate Checks Some people are receiving one-time state rebate checks. Is your state sending money?
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Ask the Editor: 20% Qualified Business Income Deduction
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the 20% tax deduction for qualified business income or QBI.
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Find the Right Health Plan During Open Enrollment
You may face sharply higher out-of-pocket costs for health care next year. Use our guide to select an insurance plan that meets your needs at the best price.
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Here's How to Plan This Year's Roth Conversion
While time is running out to make Roth conversions before the end of the taxable year, consider taking your time and developing a long-term strategy.
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Four Times You Need a Second Opinion on Your Financial Plan
Is your financial plan fit for purpose — or is your adviser peddling an outdated strategy? When you see these red flags, it's time for a second opinion.Evan
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Your Insurer Will Put the Blame on You in These 5 Scenarios
Insurance companies care about 'fault' in more ways than you think — from payment mishaps to your neighbor's landscaping — so it's on you to manage the risks.
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
Enjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
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Earn up to a $4,000 Capital One Business Card Intro Offer
Earn up to 400K bonus miles: 200K miles when you spend $30K in the first 3 months, and an additional 200k miles when you spend $150k in the first 6 months.
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22 Best Deals Sites to Find the Best Prices While Online Shopping
Our guide to the best deals sites and tools that help you bag the best deals on the internet.
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Seven Tips to Score Black Friday Discounts
Use these tips to save money and score the best deals this Black Friday.
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic Growth
Kiplinger Forecasts In the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
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Best Defensive ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio
ETFs The best defensive ETFs can help ease investors' worries about volatility across the stock and bond markets by prioritizing stability over aggressive profit-making strategies.
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The Cheapest Gold ETFs to Buy Now
gold Gold ETFs can provide hedging and diversification benefits without the hassle of holding and storing physical bullion.
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Best Bond Funds to Buy
Investing for Income The best bond funds provide income and stability for investors and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.
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The Best Bank ETFs to Buy
The best bank ETFs can offer above-average yields and reduce the complexities of investing in financial stocks.
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Medicare Premiums 2025: IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and D
Medicare participants with an income above the threshold must pay a surcharge for Medicare Part B and Part D based on their income.
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Social Security Payment Schedule for 2025
Find out when you can expect your 2025 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
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The Average Social Security Check in Every State
Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
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3 Ways High-Income Earners Can Maximize Their Charitable Donations in 2025
Tax Deductions New charitable giving tax rules will soon lower your deduction for donations to charity — here’s what you should do now.
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Deck the Halls with Hazards: How Festive Fails Can Fatten Your Insurance Fees
Having people over this holiday season? Before opening the door to guests, here are some perils to prepare for in advance.
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Cash In on Your Medicare Advantage Flex Card Perks Before They Disappear
With the 2025 rapidly coming to a close, here's how Flex Cards work and a guide on the best items to stock up on before December 31.
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What's Next for the Fed Under Trump's Threats?
The U.S. central bank was already contending with economic challenges. Now comes a political one.
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5 Core Stocks Every Investor Should Own In 2026 and Beyond
Core stocks are solid, long-term investments that provide stable returns and steady growth within your portfolio. Here are five we like.
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How to Calm Your Retirement Nerves When It's Time to Spend
Transitioning from saving to spending in retirement can be tricky, but devising a strategic plan can help ensure a smooth and worry-free retirement.
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Why Wills and Trusts Aren't Enough in the Great Wealth Transfer
Families need to prepare heirs through communication and financial know-how, or all that money could end up causing confusion, conflict and costly mistakes.
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What Advisers' Clients Need to Know About Private Markets
With product innovation 'democratizing' private market access for everyday investors, advisers must step up their game to educate clients on the pros and cons.
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9 Medicare Changes Coming in 2026
Learn about the benefits that become permanent features of Medicare in 2026 and how they have been changed or updated since their inception.
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
