Guides
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In Your 20s and 30s? Why You Don't Need a Six-Figure Salary to Be a Future MillionaireMillionaire status is rising, but most are older. Here’s how younger Americans can build wealth.
By Paige Cerulli
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What Is an Index Fund and Should I Invest in One?The short answer to "what is an index fund" is that it provides low-cost, broad-based exposure to the stock market. But is it the right way for you to invest?
By Coryanne Hicks
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7 Habits Rich People Swear By to Build and Maintain WealthUnlock the secret to lasting financial success by adopting the wealth-building habits of a high-net-worth individual.
By Ben Luthi
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7 Signs You're Secretly Getting Rich (and Don't Even Know It)From reduced financial stress to smart investing, here’s how to spot the subtle signs that your wealth is growing.
By Paige Cerulli
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Refinance Your Auto Loan Faster OnlineSponsored
Compare lenders, check rates quickly and find the best terms without slowing down your search.
By Carla Ayers
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Mint’s $45 Phone and Internet Plan Could Replace a $200 Bill — But There’s a CatchSponsored
Mint Mobile’s new $45 bundle combines phone and home internet into one plan. Here’s how the pricing works and what you give up.
By Carla Ayers
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What to Know About Using Your Home Equity in AprilWith borrowing costs still elevated and economic uncertainty in play, tapping your home equity requires a clear plan, not just available equity.
By Paige Cerulli
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How and When to Switch Home Insurance for the Best Coverage at the Best PriceWhen loyalty discounts aren't enough, learn how to switch home insurance, compare providers and secure the best deal.
By Dori Zinn
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You Might Already Qualify for a Second Passport. Here’s How to Find OutNew rules are expanding who qualifies for citizenship by ancestry. Who qualifies and what it costs
By Paige Cerulli
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Why retirees are spending more on travel nowHere is what the SKI trend means for your retirement plan.
By Choncé Maddox
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Zombie Mortgages Are Back: Why Old Home Loans Are ResurfacingForgotten second mortgages from the housing crash are reappearing — sometimes with bigger balances and foreclosure risk.
By Paige Cerulli
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How T-Mobile iPhone Deals Work — and Which One Fits YouSponsored
T-Mobile’s iPhone promotions can lower monthly costs, but only if the plan and device match how you actually use your phone.
By Carla Ayers
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Are T-Mobile's Prepaid Perks a Home Run or a Strikeout?Sponsored
T-Mobile's prepaid lineup promises MLB.TV, T-Mobile Tuesdays and hotspot data. But do the perks make it worth switching?
By Choncé Maddox
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You May Not Need That Expensive Cell Phone Plan AnymoreSponsored
Many people keep paying for premium wireless plans long after they stop using the extras. A basic prepaid plan and a simpler phone could cut costs while still keeping you connected.
By Paige Cerulli
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When Family Phone Plans Don't Make SenseFamily phone plans often start as a cost-saving strategy, but evolving data usage, travel and device preferences can make separate plans more practical.
By Paige Cerulli
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HELOC Rules Are Changing in 2026New lender rules and shifting rates are changing how HELOCs work. Here’s how to compare options, avoid costly terms and borrow only what you need.
By Paige Cerulli
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Retiring Near the Coast? What Waterfront Living Really Costs After 60Want to retire in a beach town in the U.S. or abroad? Get to know these lifestyle and financial factors first.
By Brian O'Connell
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The 8 Financial Documents You Should Always ShredSponsored by LifeLock
Identity Theft The financial documents piling up at home put you at risk of fraud. Learn the eight types of financial documents you should always shred to protect yourself.
By Paige Cerulli
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9 Easy Home Hardening Projects That Also Save on InsuranceThese small projects can protect your home from the elements and might lower your home insurance premium.
By Paige Cerulli
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5G Home Internet Is Challenging Cable. What It Means for Your Internet BillSponsored
Cable once dominated home broadband. Now expanding 5G home internet is giving households another option to consider as technology and competition evolve.
By Carla Ayers
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Should You Have a Backup Internet Plan?Kiplinger Approved - Sponsored Offer Tracfone
Home internet outages can happen unexpectedly. Some households are turning to wireless backup plans to stay connected when service goes down.
By Carla Ayers
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What Your Tax Refund Could Earn Instead of Sitting With the IRSMany taxpayers celebrate a large refund. But that same money might have quietly earned interest or investment returns all year long.
By Choncé Maddox
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Heat Pumps vs Solar Panels: Which Saves You More on Energy Bills?Debating heat pumps vs solar panels? Whichever one you choose, it just got easier to save on energy bills.
By Ben Demers
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5 DIY Home Security Upgrades That Lower Insurance CostsBoost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.
By Paige Cerulli
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5 of the Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's DayWe take a look at some of the most popular destinations to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Did your favorite make the list?
By Brittany Leitner
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Could Your Family Live on One Income? What It Takes in Each StateRaising a family on one paycheck may feel out of reach. But new data shows where a single income can still support a stay-at-home parent and where it is most difficult.
By Paige Cerulli
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Protecting Your Nest Egg Matters as Much as Building ItSponsored by American National
Retirement planning once focused on saving and investing. Today, protecting those savings from inflation, taxes, market volatility and rising costs is just as important.
By Paige Cerulli
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Online Banks Still Lead on Rates, But Is Switching Worth it Now?As interest rates trend down, online banks keep an edge on yields, but service, access and flexibility still matter. Here’s how the trade-offs stack up.
By Paige Cerulli
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Best Rewards Credit CardsThe best rewards credit cards provide generous perks on everyday purchases, helping you protect your money from rising prices. Here are Kiplinger's top picks.
By Sean Jackson
