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15 Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know
Sometimes industry jargon can turn otherwise understandable concepts into stumbling blocks. Here are simplified explanations, definitions and uses for some estate planning tools.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Does Your State Make it Easier to Save Money?
The state you live in can influence how well you're able to save money. See which states make saving easier.
By Sean Jackson Published
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I Want to Gift My Niece a Savings Bond. Is That a Good Idea Now?
Kiplinger editor explores if it's still a good idea to get savings bonds as gifts for children, looking at their returns and usability.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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What is FDIC Insurance? Plus Other Agencies that Protect Your Money
FDIC, NCUA and SIPC insurance all protect your money. Learn how they work and how much each one covers.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Smart Places to Park Your Money During Market Volatility if You’re Nearing Retirement
Learn how to use high-yield savings accounts, CDs, Treasury securities, annuities and dividend stocks to stay steady in uncertain times.
By Dori Zinn Published
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A Checklist for High-Net-Worth Individuals: How to Protect and Grow Your Wealth
A strategic guide to managing, preserving, and expanding your wealth for long-term financial security.
By Dori Zinn Published
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If Trump Fires Jerome Powell, What Happens To Savings and Mortgage Rates?
President Donald Trump expressed his desire to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell. If the president is successful, how would it impact your savings accounts?
By Sean Jackson Published
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Explore essential habits of the ultra-rich — frugality, multiple income sources and smart investing — and how to apply them on your own wealth-building journey.
Millionaires may seem extraordinary, but their success often comes down to three simple financial habits anyone can adopt.
By Jacob Wolinsky Published
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5K Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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