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Best Things to Buy at Dollar Stores
You might be surprised by some of the items you can and should purchase for just a buck.
By Bob Niedt
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Here’s How to Stream March Madness
How to stream every buzzer-beater of the 2026 NCAA tournament, from Selection Sunday through the national championship, with cable-free viewing options and travel-friendly streaming tips.
By Sean Jackson
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What Is Your Collection Worth? How to Value and Protect Your Assets
If you've collected stamps, vinyl, coins, antiques and even some oddities like toothpick holders, you could be sitting on some serious cash.
By James R. Hagerty
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My First $1 Million: Information Tech Engineer, 54, Nashville
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
By Joyce Lamb
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Death or Divorce: How Women Can Prepare For Possibilities
The end of a relationship is a grim prospect, but it'll be easier to deal with if you have an open conversation about finances now to establish future security.
By Anne J. McPhail, CFP®
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026
Economic Outlooks The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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How One Hospital Visit Overseas Could Wreck Your Finances
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Proper planning can give you peace of mind and protection, regardless of what happens on your trips.
By Sean Jackson
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Emergency Travel Assistance Memberships Explained
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Emergency travel assistance memberships help coordinate medical evacuations and emergency travel support. Here is how they differ from insurance and how major providers compare.
By Carla Ayers
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What Is the Federal Funds Rate?
The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy.
By Jeff Reeves
