Guides
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Thinking About Using Your Home Equity in April? What to Know About Rates, Risks and Timing First
With 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 Price
When 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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Why retirees are spending more on travel now
Here is what the SKI trend means for your retirement plan.
By Choncé Maddox
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You Might Already Qualify for a Second Passport. Here’s How to Find Out
New rules are expanding who qualifies for citizenship by ancestry. Who qualifies and what it costs
By Paige Cerulli
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Zombie Mortgages Are Back: Why Old Home Loans Are Resurfacing
Forgotten 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 You
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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?
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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 Anymore
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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 Sense
Family 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 2026
New 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 60
Want 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 Shred
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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 Insurance
These 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 Bill
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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 IRS
Many 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 Costs
Boost 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 Day
We 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 State
Raising 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 It
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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 Cards
The 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
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How Much Savings Do You Actually Need to Feel Financially Secure? Start With These 3 Benchmarks
From your first $1,000 cushion to a full emergency fund, here's how to build savings in stages and why each level matters.
By Choncé Maddox
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The Wealth-Building Roadmap That Works at Any Age
A phase-based approach tied to your finances — not your birth year — can help you build wealth whether you’re just starting out or catching up.
By Paige Cerulli
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Who Counts as Family on a Mobile Phone Plan?
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Family phone plans aren’t just for parents and kids anymore. Here’s who can share a plan, how much you can save and what to watch out for before you bundle.
By Paige Cerulli
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Costco's Auto Program: Can Membership Pricing Really Save You Money on a Car?
Costco's Auto Program can simplify the car-buying process with prearranged pricing and member perks. Here's what to know before you use it.
By Paige Cerulli
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What Is an Assumable Mortgage and Could It Save You Thousands?
With mortgage rates still elevated, taking over a seller’s existing home loan could lower monthly payments — if the numbers work.
By Choncé Maddox
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Adoption Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2025 and 2026
Tax Credits Due to a new tax law and annual IRS inflation adjustments, adoption tax credit amounts are higher.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
