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I'm 73 and dread winter, but I can't afford to be a snowbird.
How can a snowbird wannabe warm up without the expense? We asked professional wealth planners for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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5 Smart Things to Do With Your Year-End Bonus
After you indulge your urge to splurge on a treat, consider doing adult things with the extra cash, like paying down debt, but also setting up a "fun fund."
By Kelli Kiemle, AIF®
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Retirees: Put Charitable Gifts in a DAF (and Get a Tax Break)
A donor-advised fund is a simple (really!), tax-smart strategy that lets you contribute a large, tax-deductible gift now and then distribute grants over time.
By William Thatcher
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23 Last-Minute Gifts That Still Arrive Before Christmas
Scrambling to cross those last few names off your list? Here are 23 last-minute gifts that you can still get in time for Christmas.
By Rachael Green
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4 Great Tools to DIY Your Own Financial Plan
Smart Savings Several tools picked out by Kiplinger that DIYers can use to make their own financial plan.
By Chris Taylor
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The 7-Month Deadline That Sets Your Lifetime Medicare Premiums
Understanding Medicare enrollment is crucial, as missing deadlines can lead to permanent late enrollment penalties and gaps in coverage.
By Donna LeValley
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
By David Payne
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Should You Get Walmart+ or Amazon Prime?
Walmart+ and Amazon Prime both promise free shipping, exclusive deals, and a suite of add-on services. But which one should you get, if any?
By Rachael Green
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Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Can Make This Insurance More Relevant
It's been hard to avoid private mortgage insurance in an era of rising home prices and higher mortgage rates.
By Ella Vincent
