Wealth Creation
News, insights and expert analysis on wealth creation from the team at Kiplinger.
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5 Steps to Set New College Grads on a Path to a Rich Life
Adulting is hard, but a focus on three key habits — paying yourself first, paying attention to your career and paying it forward — can help get you there.
By Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®
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What Women Need to Know Before Hitting Pause on Their Career
Taking a career break to care for family is natural for many women — but a pause can have lasting repercussions. Here's what to consider before stepping away.
By Angie Welsh
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Will Your Retirement Income Trigger the IRMAA This Year?
Medicare costs can spike if your income triggers the income-related monthly adjustment amount. Here's what to expect in 2026 and how to avoid it in the future.
By Philip Segal, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
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3 OBBBA Tax Provisions Wealthy Families Should Act on Now
The estate tax was repealed in 2010, meaning billionaires could pass on their wealth tax-free. OBBBA tax provisions aren't that, but high-net-worth families should still act.
By Eric W. Bond
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5 Ways to Help Your Kids Develop Healthy Money Habits
Children are constantly absorbing financial lessons from their parents, and your behaviors shape how your children will manage their money as adults.
By Jodi Krausman, PhD, CPA, CFP®, ChFC®
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Earth Day Thoughts: Clean Energy Transition Hits Warp Speed
With crude oil near $100 a barrel and a global energy crisis, the financial case for clean energy has never been more actionable for everyday investors.
By Peter Krull, CSRIC®
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There's No Silver Bullet for Business Success — Just 4 Basic Principles
Business trends promising success will come and go — but leaders who stick to these four tried-and-trusted principles will help their companies go the distance.
By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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Want to Map Out an Estate Plan? Find Your 'Legacy Tribe' First
Before you confirm any estate plans, look in the mirror — your philosophy on life will inform your legacy, and that will allow a meaningful plan to unfold.
By Feroz Ansari, CFP®
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We've Survived Bladder Cancer. Tough Love Isn't What We Need
Bladder cancer survivors and a therapist share the realities of living with a stoma and how relatives can support loved ones as they rebuild their identity.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
