Family Savings
News, insights and expert analysis on family savings from the team at Kiplinger.
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Widows Share Their Financial Strategies
Widows discuss what helped - and would have helped - with finances and documents after their spouses' deaths.
By Janet Bodnar
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Why Prenups Are Not Just for Celebrities
A prenuptial agreement helps protect your assets in a divorce. Here's what to know
By Ella Vincent
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5 Tips For Prenups
credit & debt Follow these five tips for prenups before saying "I do."
By Jane Bennett Clark
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What You Can Learn from Blue Zones
Many of the tactics used to increase longevity in "blue zones" are replicable, and as people age longer, habits and financial planning need to adapt accordingly.
By Quincy Williamson
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Things You’ll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
savings Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
By Bob Niedt
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A Financial Checklist for Widows
An interview with a financial adviser about the financial steps widows should take.
By Janet Bodnar
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Say No to Co-Signing
credit & debt Helping someone get a loan or lease by being a co-signer can affect your credit score and your ability to borrow money.
By Kimberly Lankford
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4 Rules for Buying a Wedding Gift
Smart Buying Rules for buying a wedding gift that will help make the process simple and successful.
By Susannah Snider
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11 Worst Wedding Gifts for Newlyweds
Smart Buying Kiplinger's guide to the worst wedding gifts should help you avoid wasting your money on a present the newlywedded couple doesn’t want.
By Bob Niedt
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