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Potential Trouble for Retirees: A Wealth Adviser's Guide to the OBBB's Impact on Retirement
While some provisions might help, others could push you into a higher tax bracket and raise your costs. Be strategic about Roth conversions, charitable donations, estate tax plans and health care expenditures.
By Grant Dorhout
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Five States Without Sales Tax in 2025: What to Know
State Tax Is your state’s ban on sales tax actually saving you money? Probably not as much as you might think.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Standard Deduction 2025 Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know?
Quiz Test your knowledge of IRS rules that impact how much money you keep in your wallet.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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From Mortgages to Taxes to Estates: How to Prepare for Falling Interest Rates
As speculation grows that the Federal Reserve will soon start lowering interest rates, now is a good time to review your financial plans for housing, estate, taxes, investing and retirement to make the most of potential changes.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
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The GOP Wants to Auto-Enroll Your Child in a 'Trump Account' for Savings
Tax Law The federal government will soon auto-enroll your kid in a tax-advantaged ‘Trump Account’ under the so-called "big, beautiful bill."
By Kate Schubel
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How Charitable Donations Can Reduce Your Taxes
Tax Breaks Is claiming a charitable donation tax deduction the right choice for you this tax season?
By Rocky Mengle
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Montana State Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Montana's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Montana compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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Ask the Editor: Questions on 529 Plan Rollovers to a Roth IRA
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer four questions from readers on transferring 529 plan money to a Roth IRA.
By Joy Taylor
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Kiplinger News Quiz, Sept 12 — What is the Taylor Swift Tax?
Quiz A multi-million-dollar Google lawsuit and "Taylor Swift tax" made Kiplinger headlines this week — but why? Test your knowledge of this week's financial news.
By Kiplinger Staff
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