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Investing
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What Is Open Interest in Options Trading?
Open interest in options trading is a critical tool that can be used to determine market sentiment on a particular stock, commodity or other underlying asset.
By Jared Hoffmann Published
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Nervously Nearing Retirement? Four Do’s, Four Don’ts and One Never
With so many critical decisions to make and lots of opinions to consider, here are some common-sense tips to keep you on track.
By Thomas Diorio Published
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You've Just Inherited an IRA: What Do You Do Now?
The rules on inherited defined contribution plans (not just IRAs) seem like a moving target, but here’s what you need to know (as the rules stand now).
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
Personal Finance
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Find The Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
30-year mortgage rates — check out the best here.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Will Savings Rates Keep Going Up in 2023?
National savings rates have been rising steadily since March 2022, but that could soon change. Should you switch now?
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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CD Rates Are High, Shop Around to Get the Best Returns
High-interest CD rates are back — shop around for the best 5%+ deals.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
Taxes
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$1.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot Winner Will Get a Massive Tax Bill
Lottery Taxes Whenever someone wins Powerball, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Louisiana Tax Relief Granted After Seawater Intrusion
Tax Relief The IRS has granted Louisiana tax relief to affected taxpayers following seawater intrusion of the Mississippi River.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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What Would a Government Shutdown Do to the IRS?
IRS Even with a government shutdown no longer looming, some wonder how IRS operations would have been affected.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
Kiplinger Advisor Collective
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Three Strategies to Build Wealth and Secure Your Financial Future
Here are three strategies to keep in mind as you embark on your path to wealth accumulation and financial security.
By Justin Donald Published
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How Leveraging Tech Tools Can Improve Your Financial Management and Literacy
Here’s why technology can be one of the best guides for your financial journey.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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Struggling to Understand Your Employee Benefits Package? Six Ways to Make Sense of It
Taking a few key steps can help you both better understand and utilize your employee benefits.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
Retirement
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Nervously Nearing Retirement? Four Do’s, Four Don’ts and One Never
With so many critical decisions to make and lots of opinions to consider, here are some common-sense tips to keep you on track.
By Thomas Diorio Published
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A 10-Year Checklist For Retirement Planning
This checklist for retirement planning will help you get in shape 10 years out.
By David Rodeck Published
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SIMPLE IRA: What It Is and How It Works
A SIMPLE IRA allows self-employed and small business owners to contribute funds toward their employees' and their own retirement savings.
By Seychelle Thomas Published
Economic Forecasts
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Is the Economy Inching Toward a Recession?: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter The odds of the U.S. tipping into a recession could depend on how a few key issues are resolved in the coming months.
By David Payne Published
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Interest Rates Outlook: Rates Will Stay Higher for Longer
Economic Forecasts The Federal Reserve likely won’t raise rates further this year, but they also won’t cut much next year.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger's Retail Outlook: Consumer Spending Likely to Ease
Economic Forecasts Consumer spending is still rising after the Prime Day surge but should start to slow.
By David Payne Last updated
Economic Forecasts