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spending Save on professional moving costs by using these five strategies.

By Cameron Huddleston

Buyers and investors hit hard by a challenging housing market are increasingly looking to foreclosed homes as an option. Here's how to get started.

By Daniel Bortz

investing Bonds have risks you won't find in other types of investments. Find out how to spot risky bonds and how to avoid them.

By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Starting an online business is more possible than it's ever been, even without much start-up capital. Here's how to do it.

By Deborah Yao

Smart Buying Learning how to haggle is an invaluable skill. These strategies will help you negotiate a better price for just about any product or service.

By Katherine Reynolds Lewis

savings Two brides share their tips for keeping the costs of a ceremony, reception, dress, invitations and more under control.

By Cameron Huddleston

tax returns Keys to success in handling an IRS audit include being well prepared, establishing credibility, and keeping your wits about you.

By Kevin McCormally

Paying for College Even as broader breaks on student debt are rolled out, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program offers much more substantial help to those who qualify. But an important deadline is coming up.

By Rivan V. Stinson

Travel It’s not easy, and you will never get back what you paid for it.

By Patricia Mertz Esswein

retirement planning Hint: It’s a little different than the usual retirement planning. When you want to retire early, there are a few extra considerations you need to think through.

By Michael Aloi, CFP®

required minimum distributions (RMDs) There’s an easy and effective way savers can minimize the damage of a retirement tax bomb. It all starts with making one simple shift in your retirement savings contributions.

By David McClellan

annuities An income annuity can convert your savings or a pension-plan lump sum into a lifetime stream of income. Here are the basics on how annuities work and some points to consider before buying.

By Ken Nuss

retirement Congratulations, you’re ready to leave the grind for early retirement. But even if your savings are rock solid, an early exit from your career puts one of your most important assets (and your wealth itself) at risk. Here’s what that is, and how to protect it.

By Steve Parrish, J.D., RICP®

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cryptocurrency The whims of the cryptocurrency market are exposing some investors in uncomfortable ways. To avoid being caught in a compromising position, investors should follow these three sensible steps.

By Stephen P. Harbeck

Smart Buying There's a huge array of skill-building online courses that can level up your career for under $1,000.

By Kim Clark

Smart Buying What could be better than donating to a good cause? Making that donation a loan and recycling it, re-investing after each repayment.

By Ellen Kennedy

Smart Buying Shares of smaller firms have been beaten down in this market slump. But history shows they can still outperform over time.

By Kim Clark

Smart Buying If a single share of a pricey stock seems out of reach, programs from Schwab, Fidelity and Robinhood can get you access to just a slice.

By Anne Kates Smith

Charity When trying to motivate future generations to invest in good causes, it’s easy to get caught up in the "what." Yet it’s the "why" that really makes the difference. For me, it was escaping a coup in Liberia as a child.

By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU

retirement planning More Americans are worried about a recession with record inflation and a downturn in the stock market. If you’re among them, here are a few steps you can take that could help you sleep better at night.

By Kelly LaVigne, J.D.

debt management "Convenience fees” on debt repayments are likely illegal.

By Elaine Silvestrini

retirement Set yourself up for success by knowing what you want out of retirement, getting a grip on your spending needs and wants and then regularly checking whether you’re on track.

By Michael Torney, CFP®, JD, LLM (Taxation)

retirement planning Right now, it feels like there’s an economic challenge around every corner. But the good news is you can still protect your nest egg.

By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU

investing These sectors are better positioned to benefit from rising prices.

By Karee Venema

retirement A bear market or an economic downturn can be scary, especially for retirees. However, solid financial plans are built to withstand these challenges. Here’s how.

By Steve Meeks, Registered Financial Consultant (RFC), Certified College Funding Specialist (CCFC®)

Investing for Income Use our guide to decide which assets belong in a taxable account and which go into a tax-advantaged account.

By Nellie S. Huang