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We Are 57 and Want to Take Two Years Off to TravelWe have saved $7 million, and our round-the-world trip will cost $800K. We both had parents who died in their 60s, so we want to travel while we are "young."
By Maurie Backman
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Which Was Worse: The 1979 or Today's Oil Crisis?Americans faced a similar oil crisis 47 years ago. Here’s how today compares.
By Rachael Green
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5 Ways to Help Your Kids Develop Healthy Money HabitsChildren are constantly absorbing financial lessons from their parents, and your behaviors shape how your children will manage their money as adults.
By Jodi Krausman, PhD, CPA, CFP®, ChFC®
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Earth Day Thoughts: Clean Energy Transition Hits Warp SpeedWith crude oil near $100 a barrel and a global energy crisis, the financial case for clean energy has never been more actionable for everyday investors.
By Peter Krull, CSRIC®
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How This 529 'Superfund' Strategy Can Transform Your Estate PlanThis 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses.
By Erin Bendig
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Undeterred by Gas-Price HikesEconomic Forecasts Consumers spent freely in March, despite the strong rise in gasoline prices.
By David Payne
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The Small Cruises We'd Book Now for a 2026 Retirement SplurgeThe new way to sail: Why boutique yacht cruises are the ultimate retirement reward.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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T-Mobile Galaxy S26 Deals: How to Pay as Little as $4 a MonthSponsored
Spring promotions make Samsung's latest phone more affordable, whether you have a trade-in or not.
By Carla Ayers
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5 Ways I Honor Earth Day (That Also Save Me Tons of Money)A money expert shares the big and small ways to look out for the earth while saving money.
By Alexandra Svokos
