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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in Five Steps
Not all lenders are created equal — here’s how to compare offers, rates and terms with confidence.
By Dori Zinn Published
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How to Stay Safe During Summer Storms: What to Know About Lightning Risks
Learn how to protect your home, electronics, and personal safety from lightning strikes this summer — plus what your insurance might cover.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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How to Use Your Cell Phone on a Cruise
Avoid surprise charges and stay connected at sea with these expert tips on how to use a cell phone on a cruise.
By Paige Cerulli Last updated
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How to Protect Your Home From Deed Theft
Scams Protect yourself from deed theft with these free steps. You don’t need to pay a company to protect your your home title.
By Carla Ayers Last updated
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Should You Switch to a Budget Wireless Carrier? What to Know About Trump Mobile and Other Low-Cost Options
With new names like Trump Mobile entering the market, many consumers are curious about affordable wireless plans. Here's how to tell if switching to a budget carrier could actually save you money — and what trade-offs to expect.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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A Cruiser’s Guide to Carnival’s Revamped Rewards Program
With Carnival launching a revamped dual‑earning loyalty program in June 2026, learn how to rack up points and tier status more strategically — aboard and ashore.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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How To Get the Best Savings Account Bonuses
A savings account bonus gives your savings a head start while taking advantage of today's historically high interest rates. Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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How to Complain and Get Results
Smart Shopping Impersonal customer service makes it hard to get help. Here's the script for success.
By Eileen Ambrose Last updated
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Five Home Upgrades for Surviving Record-Breaking Heat
With global temperatures expected to hover at record highs for years to come, now’s the time to upgrade your home for long-term heat resilience.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Quiz: What's Warren Buffett's Investment Philosophy?
Puzzles Test your knowledge of the Oracle of Omaha's timeless wisdom in our multiple-choice quiz.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Kiplinger Daily Crossword
Puzzles Play the Kiplinger crossword every day. Challenge yourself, then see if your friends can beat your time. There's a new crossword puzzle to try every day.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Play Kiplinger Word Flower
Puzzles Play Kiplinger Word Flower for free every day. Find as many words as you can that include the letter in the center, then challenge your friends to beat your score. There's a new Word Flower to try every day.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Play Kiplinger Word Row
Puzzles How quickly can you guess the hidden word? Try it yourself, then challenge your friends to beat your time. There's a new puzzle to try every day.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Kiplinger Hard Sudoku
Puzzles Play Kiplinger Sudoku for free every day. Challenge yourself with the hard version, then see if your friends can beat your time. There's a new Hard Sudoku to try every day.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Kiplinger Easy Sudoku
Puzzles Play Kiplinger Sudoku for free every day. Try this easy Sudoku puzzle or if you fancy more of a challenge there's a hard Sudoku to tackle. There's a new easy Sudoku to play every day.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Play Kiplinger Word Search
Puzzles Test yourself with our daily word search puzzle. Hunt down all the words hidden in this grid and if you get stuck you can invite a friend to help you. There's a new word search to play every day.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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Kiplinger Mini Crossword
Puzzles Play our mini crossword for free. Try it yourself, then see if your friends can beat your time. There's a new mini crossword puzzle to try every day.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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How Much Does Flood Insurance Cost in 2025?
What homeowners and renters need to know about rising flood insurance rates, FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 and how to protect your property.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Is Your Smartphone Making Your Car Insurance More Expensive?
Apps that track your location and behavior could be quietly raising your rates — even if they're not from your insurance company.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Hail Damage Insurance Claims: Are They Worth the Hassle?
Before filing a hail damage insurance claim, understand the potential costs, risks and whether it’s worth the effort. Learn when to file and when to pay out of pocket.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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9 Ways to Save Money on Streaming Services
Deals Looking to save money on streaming services? These nine tips will save you cash while watching your favorite shows.
By Martin Shore Last updated
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How to Cancel a Check
If you need to cancel a check you've written, here's how you do it.
By Ella Vincent Published
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I Didn't Get My REAL ID in Time for the Deadline. What Can I Use at the Airport?
Alternative forms of ID to use at airports if you didn't get a REAL ID in time for the May 7 deadline.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Do You Need an AI Agent in Your Life?
AI agents promise to be the next big thing in artificial intelligence, but what exactly do they do?
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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Five Ways to Save on Vacation Rental Properties
Travel Use these strategies to pay less for an apartment, condo or house when you travel.
By Cameron Huddleston Last updated
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Three Simple Ways to Live Greener This Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with three simple, impactful habits — save energy, go green at home and give back to nature.
By Choncé Maddox Last updated
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How to Store Your Financial Documents the Right Way
Having mountains of financial paperwork take over your home can be frustrating. Here's how to get the mess under control while still having your essential information at your fingertips.
By Laura Gariepy Published
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How to Cash in Savings Bonds
savings Whether you bought savings bonds during inflation’s peak or have older bonds collecting dust, take these steps to cash them in.
By Ella Vincent Last updated
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Need More Time to File Your Taxes? Here's How to Get an Extension
Tax Deadlines If you can't finish your federal tax return by Tax Day, you can get more time by filing a tax extension.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated