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By Kiplinger Staff

savings Follow these five steps now so you'll be ready if disaster strikes.

By Kimberly Lankford

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

How cutting the cord can save you money and how those savings can grow over time.

By Reyna Gobel

Learn how to protect your home, electronics, and personal safety from lightning strikes this summer — plus what your insurance might cover.

By Paige Cerulli

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

Smart Shopping Impersonal customer service makes it hard to get help. Here's the script for success.

By Eileen Ambrose

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

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

If you need to cancel a check you've written, here's how you do it.

By Ella Vincent

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

AI agents promise to be the next big thing in artificial intelligence, but what exactly do they do?

By Tom Taulli

Celebrate Earth Day with three simple, impactful habits — save energy, go green at home and give back to nature.

By Choncé Maddox

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

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

23andMe is pursuing a sale after filing for bankruptcy, leading many customers to look into deleting their data from the company.

By Alexandra Svokos

Luxury travel, redefined—discover how to fly private for less.

By Brittany Leitner

Are you expecting a tax refund? Here are some ways to grow it so it outpaces the CPI inflation rate.

By Sean Jackson

Learn how to insure a luxury or exotic car without overpaying. Compare rates, maximize discounts, and find the best coverage options for high-end vehicles.

By Jacob Wolinsky

Here are five things buyers might not know they can negotiate when buying a home.

By Daniel Bortz

Financial Planning Savers will get the best rates from top-yielding savings and money market deposit accounts at online banks.

By Rivan V. Stinson

Complaints about errors in credit reports have shot up. Here’s why — and how to fix them.

By Sarah Brady

Smart Buying It's easier than ever to access low-cost, automated investing advice through a robo-adviser.

By Nellie S. Huang

Making Your Money Last No one likes paying taxes, especially once you've retired. So here are some steps to consider now that could help minimize your taxes later.

By Ron Anno, Investment Adviser Representative

A guide to cleaning the air in your home amid wildfires.

By Bernard J. Wolfson | KFF Health News

Basics Getting a Social Security replacement card, especially online, is straightforward. You just need the right documents on hand and a new government login.

By Jackie Stewart

Becoming a Homeowner Not all damage is covered by standard homeowners policies. Make sure you’re prepared for wild fires, floods and other weather events before it's too late.

By Rivan V. Stinson