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Amazon AI on Prime Day: Deal Helper or Upsell Machine?
Amazon’s Rufus chatbot, Alexa voice deals and Amazon Lens can change how you shop on Prime Day. Here’s how to use them wisely — and avoid being upsold.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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How Much Does Flood Insurance Cost in 2025?
Flood insurance costs are rising, but there are several ways to save. Learn what factors affect your flood insurance premiums and how to reduce your costs.
By Paige Cerulli Last updated
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How to Safely Get Your Amazon Packages This Season
Worried about porch pirates? From Amazon lockers to secure lock boxes, here’s how to protect your holiday deliveries.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Design Your Second Home to Pay for Itself
Smart interior design can transform your vacation home into an income-generating rental without sacrificing comfort or style.
By Dori Zinn Published
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Passive Income: How the Ultra-Wealthy Build Wealth While They Sleep
How the wealthy create passive income streams that keep paying long after the hard work is done.
By Zina Zumok Published
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Today's Easy Sudoku
Puzzles Try today's easy Sudoku. There's a fresh puzzle to test your wits every day. If you need more of a challenge, tackle our hard Sudoku.
By Kiplinger Staff Last updated
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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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Can You Afford a Million-Dollar Home on a $250,000 Salary?
It’s more than the sticker price — mortgage rates, down payments, taxes and debt all factor into whether a million-dollar home fits your budget.
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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What To Do if a Hurricane Cancels Your Vacation Plans
From airline waivers to travel insurance claims, here’s how to limit losses when storms derail your trip.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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The 28% Rule for Housing: Does It Still Work in Today’s Market?
Rising home prices and stubborn mortgage rates put this long-standing rule to the test.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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How to Get a Refund For a Water Leak
real estate Refunds for water leaks are available from municipalities if you report and fix the problem.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Prevent Title Fraud: Smart Steps to Protect Your Deed
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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Seven Things You Should Do Now if You Think Your Identity Was Stolen
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If you suspect your identity was stolen, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself, but make sure you take action fast.
By Bob Haegele Published
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How to Protect Your Finances If You Lose Your Phone
Identity Theft Take these steps to protect your identity and financial information on your phone in case it's lost or stolen.
By Collette Reitz 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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Dave Ramsey Calls Out These 5 Money Mistakes. Are You Guilty?
Your debt can prevent you from reaching your financial goals. Per financial advisor Dave Ramsey, here are the common reasons keeping you in it.
By Sean Jackson 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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Today's Word Flower Puzzle
Puzzles Find as many words as you can that include the letter in the center. You score extra points the more letters you use.
By Kiplinger Staff Last updated
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Today's Mini Crossword
Puzzles Take a break and play today's mini crossword for free. There's a fresh mini crossword puzzle to test your wits every day
By Kiplinger Staff Last updated
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Today's Word Row Puzzle
Puzzles How many attempts will it take you to guess the hidden word? There's a new Word Row puzzle to try every day.
By Kiplinger Staff Last updated
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Today's Daily Crossword
Puzzles Put your brain to the test with a fresh crossword every day on Kiplinger.com.
By Kiplinger Staff Last updated
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Warren Buffett?
Quiz Test your knowledge of the Oracle of Omaha's timeless wisdom in our quick quiz.
By Kiplinger Staff Last updated
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Today's Word Search
Puzzles Take a break and play a new Word Search puzzle daily on Kiplinger.com.
By Kiplinger Staff Last updated
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3 Things Dave Ramsey Says to Stop Buying — and 2 That Are Worth It
Debt-free living starts with smart choices. Here's what Ramsey says to avoid and where your money is well spent.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Today's Sudoku (Hard)
Puzzles Challenge yourself with today's hard Sudoku puzzle, then see if your friends can beat your time. There's a new hard Sudoku to try every day.
By Kiplinger Staff Last updated
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How to Prepare for an Emergency
savings Follow these five steps now so you'll be ready if disaster strikes.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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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 Last updated
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Cord Cutting Could Help You Save Over $10,000 in 10 Years
How cutting the cord can save you money and how those savings can grow over time.
By Reyna Gobel Published