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News, insights and expert analysis on personal finance from the team at Kiplinger.

Savvy Savings Moves to Make Now – Or You Could Lose Thousands

Despite a rate cut and inflation, these moves can still help you reach your savings goals quickly.

Homeowners who are considering using home equity in their retirement plan can analyze it like they do their other investments. Here's how.

Why Does It Take Insurers So Darn Long to Pay Claims?

The process of verification, investigation and cost assessment after a loss is complex and goes beyond simply cutting a check.
Two Reasons to Consider Deferred Compensation after the OBBB

Deferred compensation plans let you potentially lower your current taxes and help to keep you out of a higher tax bracket. It's important to consider the risks.
Is Home Insurance Required? Not Necessarily, But That Doesn't Mean You Should Drop It

Home insurance is required by most mortgage lenders. But even if your home is paid off, does it make financial sense to drop coverage?

Top Places to Park $10K (or More) as Rates Start to Fall

With more rate cuts upcoming, here are some smart places to maximize your savings on $10,000.
Why the Ultra-Rich Still Lose Sleep Over Money

A look inside the lesser-known financial anxieties of ultra-high-net-worth individuals — and what those fears reveal about markets, policy, and wealth strategy.
How to Prevent an Emergency When Flying With Your Pet

More and more pet owners are including their pets in their travel plans. Here's how to do that safely and with as little stress as possible.

Financial Fact vs Fiction: The Truth About Social Security Entitlement (and Reverse Mortgages' Bad Rap)

Despite the 'entitlement' moniker, Social Security and Medicare are both benefits that workers earn. And reverse mortgages can be a strategic tool for certain people. Plus, we're setting the record straight on three other myths.
The End of 2%? An Investment Adviser's Case for Why the Fed Should Raise Its Inflation Target

Yes, inflation can be tough on those living on fixed incomes, but protecting us from it too strictly could do our overall economy more harm than good.
I Made Some Mistakes Buying My First Home. Here's How I'm Making Sure It Doesn't Happen Again

Home Buying Buying a home can be a complicated process. I'll show you some common mistakes we encountered and provide expert tips to help you avoid these.

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