Guides
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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
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How Much Savings Do You Need to Feel Financially Secure?Wondering how much savings is enough? Learn the three key benchmarks that can help you feel financially secure.
By Choncé Maddox
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What Is an Assumable Mortgage and Could It Save You Thousands?Learn how assumable mortgages work, who qualifies and when taking over a seller's loan could save you money.
By Choncé Maddox
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How to Watch the NBA Finals 2026: Knicks vs SpursThe 2026 NBA Finals are here. Learn how to watch the Knicks vs Spurs championship series live on ABC and streaming services.
By Carla Ayers
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Why So Many Gen Xers Feel Financially Stuck — And What You Can Do About ItMany Gen Xers worry they haven't saved enough, but experts say there is still time to strengthen retirement finances.
By Paige Cerulli
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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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Renters Are Turning to Plug-In Solar as Energy Bills RiseBalcony solar systems are emerging as a lower-cost alternative to rooftop solar for renters. Here's how plug-in solar works.
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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How to Watch the 2026 PGA Championship LiveHere’s how to watch the 2026 PGA Championship live, including the TV schedule, streaming options and weekend CBS coverage.
By Carla Ayers
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10 Items That Actually Belong in a Storage UnitNot everything should go into storage, but these items tend to hold up well, save space at home and make the cost worth it.
By Paige Cerulli
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Borrowing Against Life Insurance: Pros, Cons and How It WorksUnlock quick access to cash by borrowing against your life insurance policy — without credit checks or strict repayment terms.
By Dori Zinn
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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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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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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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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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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
