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How to Help Your Children Buy a Home
Family Finances If you want to help your children buy a home your options range from family loans to outright gifts.
By Emma Patch
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Gift Like Buffet: Three Financial Gifts for Your Kids and Grandkids
Warren Buffet used to give his family cash for Christmas. After learning they neither saved nor invested it, he gave them something more practical.
By Donna LeValley
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income in 2026
Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Minnesota Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Minnesota's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Minnesota compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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New Jersey Tax Guide
State Tax Explore New Jersey's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how New Jersey compares nationwide.
By Kate Schubel
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5 Top Tech Disruptors to Watch
Big change catalyzed by top tech disruptors often leads to big growth.
By Jeff Reeves
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10 States With the Lowest Property Tax Rates in 2026
Property Tax While the national average is climbing, homeowners in these states pay less than 0.53%. Compare your current tax bill against the 2026 rankings.
By Kate Schubel
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Child Tax Credit 2026: How Much Is It and What's Changed?
Tax Credits Here's what you need to know about the federal child tax credit (CTC).
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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How to Max Out Your 401(k) in 2026 (New Limits are Higher)
In 2026, the maximum contribution limits for 401(k) plans have increased, giving you an excellent shot at maximizing your retirement savings.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Are You 'Broke Planning'? 10 Frugal Habits People Are Using to Save in 2026
Tax Tips From California to New York, a new survey reveals where Americans are cutting costs. Here's how to pivot those "broke behaviors" into strategic tax advantages.
By Kate Schubel
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The Radical Idea That Led to Client-First Financial Planning
The earliest leaders of financial planning believed compensation structure matters to ensure objective advice that puts the client's needs first.
By David Bromelkamp
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5 Steps to Set New College Grads on a Path to a Rich Life
Adulting is hard, but a focus on three key habits — paying yourself first, paying attention to your career and paying it forward — can help get you there.
By Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®
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What Women Need to Know Before Hitting Pause on Their Career
Taking a career break to care for family is natural for many women — but a pause can have lasting repercussions. Here's what to consider before stepping away.
By Angie Welsh
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Find Your Monthly Payment With This Mortgage Calculator
Tools With our mortgage calculator, you can easily determine your monthly mortgage payment.
By Carla Ayers
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The 13 Best Retirement Perks You're Missing Out On
Retiree-friendly goods and services are available at no cost – if you know where to look.
By Bob Niedt
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Time to Stop Driving? When Older Drivers Need to Hang up the Car Keys
Does your older parent or spouse need to stop driving? It's one of the hardest transitions in aging, and there's no simple fix.
By Maurie Backman
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Top 10 Housing Markets in the US 2026
New housing market data reveals the ten zip codes where in-demand homes spend the fewest days on the market.
By Ben Demers
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RMD or QCD? Take the Retirement Distribution Quiz
Don’t let mandatory distributions catch you off guard. Test your RMD knowledge and discover strategies to maximize your retirement income today.
By Donna LeValley
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15 States With the Highest and Lowest Tax Rates in 2026
State Tax High-tax states aren’t always the most expensive to live in, and low-tax states don’t always mean bigger savings. Here’s how tax burdens really compare across the U.S.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The Secret Psychological Hack I Used to Save More
Here's a simple way to make your money work smarter for you.
By Sean Jackson
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We Are 57 and Want to Take Two Years Off to Travel
We 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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Best Low-Risk ETFs to Replace CDs
CDs aren't the only way to keep money safe while generating interest. These low-risk, cash-like ETFs are liquid and flexible potential substitutes.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Will Your Retirement Income Trigger the IRMAA This Year?
Medicare costs can spike if your income triggers the income-related monthly adjustment amount. Here's what to expect in 2026 and how to avoid it in the future.
By Philip Segal, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
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3 OBBBA Tax Provisions Wealthy Families Should Act on Now
The estate tax was repealed in 2010, meaning billionaires could pass on their wealth tax-free. OBBBA tax provisions aren't that, but high-net-worth families should still act.
By Eric W. Bond
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5 Ways to Help Your Kids Develop Healthy Money Habits
Children 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 Speed
With 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 Plan
This 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 Hikes
Economic Forecasts Consumers spent freely in March, despite the strong rise in gasoline prices.
By David Payne
