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A Financial Expert's Three Steps to Becoming Debt-Free (Even in This Economy)
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Don't Let a "Clunker" Fund Drag Down Your 401(k)
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The Retirement Rule of $1 More
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Retire in the UK for Culture, History and Location
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How Inflation Affects Your Finances and How to Stay Ahead
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar for This Week
Investing
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The Kiplinger Dividend 15: Our Favorite Dividend-Paying Stocks
dividend stocks The Kiplinger Dividend 15 are poised to benefit as falling interest rates lure investors back to dividend-paying stocks.
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
stocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
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Can the U.S. Break China's Stranglehold on Critical Minerals?
The Letter China is using its near-monopoly on critical minerals to win trade concessions. Can the U.S. find alternate supplies?
Personal Finance
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Best Rewards Credit Cards of 2025
The best rewards credit cards offer you generous perks on everyday purchases. See our top picks.
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Do You Need Flood Insurance? I'm an Insurance Expert, and Here's Where You Can Get It
Standard homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, so you might need separate flood insurance, which you can get either through FEMA or private companies. Here are the details.
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I'm an Investment Professional: These Are the Three Money Tips I'm Giving My College Grad
College grads can help set themselves up for financial independence by focusing on emergency savings, opting into a 401(k) at work (if it's offered) and disciplined, long-term investing.
Taxes
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Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on the New Senior Deduction
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the new $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and older.
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Why Your Summer Budget Feels Tighter: Tariffs Push Up Inflation
Tariffs Your summer holiday just got more expensive, and tariffs are partially to blame, economists say.
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Alabama Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Alabama's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Alabama compares nationwide.
Retirement
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Five Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Savings
If you’re in your highest-earning years, you can make up for lost time.
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Should You Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth After 60?
retirement You can convert an IRA to a Roth no matter how old you are. But if the conversion boosts your income, it could have tax consequences.
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When to Apply for Social Security Payments? Your Age Matters
Do you know when to apply for Social Security benefits? What's the best age to start receiving monthly payments? Part of the answer lies in your birth year.
Real Estate
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The 10 Most Expensive Cities to Live in the U.S.
Real estate From metro areas on both coasts to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, these are the most expensive cities to live in the U.S.
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High Mortgage Rates Are Holding My Retirement Hostage: Can I Still Downsize and Retire?
We ask retirement wealth advisers what to do.
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The Ultra-Rich Don't Always Pay Cash: Why Mark Zuckerberg Took Out a Mortgage
Some of the wealthiest Americans opt for mortgages as a strategic way to preserve liquidity, leverage investments and reduce tax exposure.
Economic Forecasts
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Can the U.S. Break China's Stranglehold on Critical Minerals?
The Letter China is using its near-monopoly on critical minerals to win trade concessions. Can the U.S. find alternate supplies?
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Came Back in June
Economic Forecasts Core retail sales beat expectations, but tariff effects may hurt later.
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Tariffs Affecting Some Goods Prices
Economic Forecasts Inflation should rise in the coming months as more tariff effects materialize, but likely by less than first expected if new trade deals happen.
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