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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 Mini Crossword
Puzzles Take a break and play today's mini crossword for free. There's a fresh mini puzzle to test your wits 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, full-sized crossword daily.
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 Hunt down all the words hidden in this grid. 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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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
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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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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 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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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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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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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
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How to Delete Your 23andMe Data
23andMe is pursuing a sale after filing for bankruptcy, leading many customers to look into deleting their data from the company.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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How to Fly Private Without Breaking the Bank
Luxury travel, redefined—discover how to fly private for less.
By Brittany Leitner Published
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How to Shelter Your Tax Refund from the CPI Inflation Rate
Are you expecting a tax refund? Here are some ways to grow it so it outpaces the CPI inflation rate.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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How to File Tornado Insurance Claims
insurance Tornados have caused billions in damages over the decades. If you were affected, make sure you document your losses and contact your insurer immediately.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
