Features
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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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How Does This Iran Oil Crisis Compare to the 1979 Iran Oil Crisis?
Americans faced a similar oil crisis 47 years ago. Here’s how today compares.
By Rachael Green
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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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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The estate tax was repealed in 2010, meaning billionaires could pass on their wealth tax-free.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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What Money Lessons Are Your Kids Learning by Watching You?
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
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3 Ways to Keep Control of Your Investments as Oil Prices Create Turbulence
Traders and speculators are already executing their respective plans. Here's what investors can do about the energy shock.
By David Dittman
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The Average Monthly Social Security Check: March 2026
The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at March's numbers and why they matter.
By Donna LeValley
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The Small Cruises We'd Book Now for a 2026 Retirement Splurge
The new way to sail: Why boutique yacht cruises are the ultimate retirement reward.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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The Average Retirement Savings by Age: Are You Keeping Up?
Think you may have more retirement savings than your peers? Here's your answer.
By Donna LeValley
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There's a $500,000 Reason to Hold Onto Your 'Old' Car for 5 More Years
If you can hold off buying a new car — and have the discipline to reinvest the savings — you could turbocharge your retirement savings.
By Kyle Woodley
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13 States With No Retirement Tax Ranked by How Much You Need to 'Retire Comfortably'
Retirement Taxes A $0 state income tax bill doesn’t always mean a cheaper retirement. See which states stretch your dollar further.
By Kate Schubel
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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
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I'm 74 and Don't Want My Beloved Dog to Go to My Adult Kids
We asked estate planners how to protect his one-year-old dog when his heirs aren't up to the task.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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There's No Silver Bullet for Business Success — Just 4 Basic Principles
Business trends promising success will come and go — but leaders who stick to these four tried-and-trusted principles will help their companies go the distance.
By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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Want to Map Out an Estate Plan? Find Your 'Legacy Tribe' First
Before you confirm any estate plans, look in the mirror — your philosophy on life will inform your legacy, and that will allow a meaningful plan to unfold.
By Feroz Ansari, CFP®
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We've Survived Bladder Cancer. Tough Love Isn't What We Need
Bladder cancer survivors and a therapist share the realities of living with a stoma and how relatives can support loved ones as they rebuild their identity.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley
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The Average Social Security Check in Every State
Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
By Donna LeValley
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Social Security Payment Schedule for 2026
Find out when you can expect your 2026 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.
By Donna LeValley
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The Best Health Care ETFs to Buy
ETFs The best health care ETFs offer diversification across medical industries as well as exposure to a sector with lower volatility than the broader market.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Do Americans Need a Visa for Europe? ETIAS is Coming in 2026
Americans will eventually need to apply for approval under ETIAS to travel to Europe, but the system has been repeatedly delayed.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Should You Get Earthquake Insurance?
Your home insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes, but paying extra for earthquake insurance isn’t just for Californians.
By Rachael Green
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7 George Carlin Quotes Retirees Should Live By
The master of comedy may have had a cynical view of life, but his philosophy can provide a blueprint for how retirees should live out their golden years.
By Donna Fuscaldo
