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What You Need to Know about College 529 Savings Plans
What You Need to Know about College 529 Savings Plans
Do you know how much you’re able to contribute or what the funds could be used to pay for? How about how contributing affects your taxes? Check out th…
April 14, 2021
37 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2021
37 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2021
We flag a wide variety of cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks to cover expenses expected and unexpected as we begin to emerge from the pandemic lock…
April 8, 2021
6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Third Stimulus Check
6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Third Stimulus Check
If you don't have to use your third stimulus check for basic necessities, consider putting the money to work for you. You'll thank yourself later.
March 20, 2021
Brandon Copeland: Make the Most of Your Third Stimulus Check
Brandon Copeland: Make the Most of Your Third Stimulus Check
Kiplinger.com contributing editor and NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland offers guidance on targeted ways to wisely utilize your third stimulus check.
March 16, 2021
Having the Money Talk with Your Parents, with Cameron Huddleston
Having the Money Talk with Your Parents, with Cameron Huddleston
Managing your parents' finances can be a difficult situation. Doing so if you haven't laid down a plan for how to do it is worse.
March 2, 2021
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Money Conversations You Should Have Before Marriage
Money Conversations You Should Have Before Marriage
Kiplinger.com contributing editor and NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland has Valentine's Day (and beyond) advice for couples who want to improve their fi…
February 11, 2021
Smart Ways to Save on Child Care Costs
Smart Ways to Save on Child Care Costs
The expenses and tax complications that come with hiring a nanny were reason enough for me to take my son to day care instead.
February 5, 2021
The Financial Aid Form Gets a Makeover
The Financial Aid Form Gets a Makeover
Starting with the FAFSA available for filing in October 2022, the number of questions will be reduced from 108 to 36.
January 21, 2021
6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Second Stimulus Check
6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Second Stimulus Check
If you don't have to use your second stimulus check for basic necessities, consider putting the money to work for you. You'll thank yourself later.
December 28, 2020
Getting Married or Moving In Together? Time to Talk About Money
Getting Married or Moving In Together? Time to Talk About Money
Sharing a life means it’s time to talk finances.
December 22, 2020
11 Tax Breaks for the Middle Class
11 Tax Breaks for the Middle Class
Tax breaks aren't just for the rich. There are plenty of them that are only available to middle- and low-income Americans.
December 17, 2020
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
If you’ve added a dog or cat to your family, consider pet insurance to manage routine and unexpected veterinary bills.
December 16, 2020
Financial Planning We Can Afford
Financial Planning We Can Afford
You don't have to be a wealthy baby boomer to hire a financial adviser.
December 15, 2020
The Finances of Homeschooling Your Kids: What It Costs, Tax Breaks, More
The Finances of Homeschooling Your Kids: What It Costs, Tax Breaks, More
If you’re contemplating homeschooling your children, consider all the ways your expenses can add up -- and the special savings vehicles and cost-cutti…
December 8, 2020
Bad News for Super Savers
Bad News for Super Savers
Low inflation keeps thresholds on retirement savings plans in check.
November 25, 2020
Dear Mom and Dad: Thanks
Dear Mom and Dad: Thanks
Ideally, living at home should provide a way to improve your financial well-being and lay the groundwork for future success.
November 17, 2020
Give Your Budget Some Love
Give Your Budget Some Love
Think of it as a flexible tool to prioritize—and achieve—your goals.
November 17, 2020
Financial Benefits for Military Families
Financial Benefits for Military Families
For Veterans Day, we run through benefits and programs meant to offset some of the financial risks service members take on. Also, hosts David Muhlbaum…
November 10, 2020
NFL Linebacker Brandon Copeland Reveals Valuable Military Benefits
NFL Linebacker Brandon Copeland Reveals Valuable Military Benefits
Kiplinger.com contributing editor and NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland explains several key financial benefits that military service members and their …
November 9, 2020
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
Service members face a range of threats – from the lethal to the financial. A wide array of generous benefits and programs are meant to offset some of…
November 6, 2020
Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity
Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity
A home equity loan or home equity line of credit may be perfect for your retirement finances. But don't delay; a fee increase is coming.
November 2, 2020
10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
Storing your passport book or card, a spare key, or any of these other important items in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft -- or worse.
October 9, 2020
Americans Are Stockpiling Cash
Americans Are Stockpiling Cash
With no place to go and businesses closed, we are saving more than ever.
September 30, 2020
Lending Money to a Friend in Need
Lending Money to a Friend in Need
If you lend money to a friend who has fallen on hard times, don't count on getting it back.
September 29, 2020
When Is Amazon Prime Day 2020?
When Is Amazon Prime Day 2020?
Circumstances beyond its control have forced Amazon to move its annual Christmas-in-July Amazon Prime Day blowout sale in 2020 to ... later. Prime Da…
September 28, 2020