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Hot Upcoming IPOs to Watch
The most exciting upcoming IPOs include design platform Canva and digital asset manager Grayscale Investments.
By Tom Taulli
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retirementKick Your Cash Off the Couch: Here's How to Prevent Inflation From Eating Your Savings
Instead of letting your cash sit idle in low-return accounts, consider putting it to work in growth-oriented investments to protect your long-term buying power.
By Charles Dzama, Investment Adviser Representative
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Medline IPO: Should You Buy MDLN Stock?
The massive Medline IPO is close at hand, with the medical supply company expected to start trading by the end of the year.
By Karee Venema
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This Tax Trap Costs High Earners Thousands Each Year
Mutual funds in taxable accounts can quietly erode your returns. More efficient tools, such as ETFs and direct indexing, can help improve after-tax returns.
By Joshua Taffer, CEPA, CPWA®
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A Financial Adviser's Guide to Finalizing Your Divorce
After signing the divorce agreement, you'll need to tackle the administrative work that will allow you to start over.
By Tracy Byrnes, CDFA®
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Stocks Bounce Back With Tech-Led Gains: Stock Market Today
Earnings and guidance from tech stocks and an old-school industrial lifted all three main U.S. equity indexes back into positive territory.
By David Dittman
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blue chip stocksAll 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Microsoft, Nvidia and Amazon are Wall Street's top Dow Jones stocks to buy now. Some other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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Retirement
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Medicare Open Enrollment UpdatesMedicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: Your Last Chance to Make Medicare Changes is Ending Soon
Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: We are back for the Final Week of Open Enrollment
By Donna LeValley
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retirementKick Your Cash Off the Couch: Here's How to Prevent Inflation From Eating Your Savings
Instead of letting your cash sit idle in low-return accounts, consider putting it to work in growth-oriented investments to protect your long-term buying power.
By Charles Dzama, Investment Adviser Representative
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Average Retirement Income by Age and State
Whether you are already retired or just beginning to save, these age and state income averages offer a critical reality check to retirement savings and spending plans.
By Donna LeValley
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QuizTaxes on Social Security Benefits: Do You Know the Rules?
Social Security benefits often come with confusing IRS tax rules that can trip up financially savvy retirees and near-retirees.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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5 Year-End Moves to Maximize Your 2025 Retirement Savings
Retirement planning is about consistency, commitment and making the most of every dollar. Here are five high-impact moves to ensure long-term growth.
By Donna LeValley
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This Tax Trap Costs High Earners Thousands Each Year
Mutual funds in taxable accounts can quietly erode your returns. More efficient tools, such as ETFs and direct indexing, can help improve after-tax returns.
By Joshua Taffer, CEPA, CPWA®
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gift ideasFive Best Financial Gifts for Grandkids
If you've been giving your grandchildren cash for the holidays, now is a good time to rethink that. There are other financial gifts that will help teach them the value of money and set them up for life.
By David Rodeck
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Meet Kiplinger's experts
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Alexandra Svokos
Digital Managing Editor
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Karee Venema
Senior Investing Editor
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Kelley R. Taylor
Senior Tax Editor
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Alexandra Twin
Senior Retirement Editor
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David Dittman
Investing Editor
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Ellen Kennedy
Retirement Editor
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Carla Ayers
Personal Finance Editor
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Donna LeValley
Retirement Writer
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Kate Schubel
Tax Writer
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Sean Jackson
Personal Finance Writer
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Donna Fuscaldo
Retirement Writer
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Rachael Green
Personal Finance Writer
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Ben Demers
Audience Engagement Manager
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Dan Burrows
Senior Investing Writer
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Taxes
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TariffsNew Costco Tariff Lawsuit: What Shoppers Need to Know Now
The retailer is making headlines not just for its famous hot dog and gold bars but for suing the Trump administration over tariffs.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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QuizTaxes on Social Security Benefits: Do You Know the Rules?
Social Security benefits often come with confusing IRS tax rules that can trip up financially savvy retirees and near-retirees.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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This Tax Trap Costs High Earners Thousands Each Year
Mutual funds in taxable accounts can quietly erode your returns. More efficient tools, such as ETFs and direct indexing, can help improve after-tax returns.
By Joshua Taffer, CEPA, CPWA®
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Tax BreaksCapital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: What to Know
The IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you're eligible.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Tax LawThe GOP Wants to Auto-Enroll Your Child in a Trump Account for Savings
The federal government will soon auto-enroll some children in a tax-advantaged Trump Account for kids.
By Kate Schubel
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BondsHow Are I Bonds Taxed? 8 Common Situations to Know
Series I U.S. savings bonds are a popular investment, but the federal income tax consequences are anything but straightforward.
By Joy Taylor
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Personal Finance
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21 Money Moves Smart People Are Making Before 2026
These steps can help trim your tax bill, boost your savings, lower your health care costs and set you up for financial success in 2026.
By Penelope Wang
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A Financial Adviser's Guide to Finalizing Your Divorce
After signing the divorce agreement, you'll need to tackle the administrative work that will allow you to start over.
By Tracy Byrnes, CDFA®
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A Checklist for High-Net-Worth Individuals
A strategic guide to managing, preserving, and expanding your wealth for long-term financial security.
By Dori Zinn
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gift ideasFive Best Financial Gifts for Grandkids
If you've been giving your grandchildren cash for the holidays, now is a good time to rethink that. There are other financial gifts that will help teach them the value of money and set them up for life.
By David Rodeck
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Real Estate
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5 DIY Home Security Upgrades That Lower Insurance Costs
Boost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.
By Paige Cerulli
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10-Year Treasury Yield's Effect on Mortgage Rates
Where the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they're linked and how they affect homebuyers.
By Sean Jackson
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Retire in the Hamptons: Finding the Right Town for Your Budget
Yes, it's favored by the rich and famous, but retiring in the Hamptons may not be out of your league. Here's a guide to affordability and and who is happiest living there.
By Drew Limsky
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11 Cities With the Cheapest Groceries in the US
If you live in one of these 11 cities, you're paying less than the rest of the country to keep your fridge stocked.
By Rachael Green
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Travel
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United Airlines Raises the Bar with New Business Class Suites
Discover how United's new Polaris Studio suites redefine luxury and comfort on long-haul flights.
By Choncé Maddox
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Delta’s New Fare Changes: What Travelers Need to Know
Here’s what travelers need to know about Delta’s fare changes before booking their next flight.
By Rachael Green
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Tourist TaxesTraveling Abroad? Tourist Taxes Have Increased in These Cities
If you plan on traveling abroad, you may be charged higher tourist taxes. Here’s where —and when — your vacation might cost more.
By Katelyn Washington
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Why Canadian Snowbirds Are Ditching Their US Homes
From rising costs to political tensions, here’s why foreign homeowners are selling and what it could mean for the American economy.
By Dori Zinn
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I Didn't Get My REAL ID in Time for the Deadline. What Can I Use at the Airport?
Alternative forms of ID to use at airports if you didn't get a REAL ID in time for the May 7 deadline.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice AwardsKiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Airline Credit Card Rewards Programs
These are the winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' airline credit card rewards programs category. Our awards celebrate the very best products and services in personal finance.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Economic Forecasts
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Are Economizing, but Still Spending
Retail sales growth has downshifted after a strong summer.
By David Payne
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ForecastsExports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Could Drop Below $3 by Dec.
Folks hitting the road this holiday will see gas prices in line with last year.
By Jim Patterson
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
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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The LetterShoppers Hit the Brakes on EVs After Tax Credits Expire
Electric cars are here to stay, but they'll have to compete harder to get shoppers interested without the federal tax credit.
By David Payne
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The Kiplinger LetterAmid Mounting Uncertainty: Five Forecasts About AI
With the risk of overspending on AI data centers hotly debated, here are some forecasts about AI that we can make with some confidence.
By John Miley
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Kiplinger ForecastsKiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic Growth
In the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
By David Payne
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Are New Trump $2,000 Stimulus Payments Coming in 2026? What to Know Now
Tax Policy A promise of $2,000 tariff dividend checks is raising questions and fueling confusion.
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Must-Have Travel Essentials and Packing Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Trips
Feature Explore stress-free holiday travel hacks for visiting family this season! From packing tips to must-have travel essentials, make your journey comfortable and hassle-free.
By Karon Warren
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The AI Boom Will Lift IT Spending Next Year
The Kiplinger Letter 2026 will be one of strongest years for the IT industry since the PC boom and early days of the Web in the mid-1990s.
By John Miley
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Frontier’s GoWild! Annual Flight Pass: Is the $349 All‑You‑Can‑Fly Deal Worth It?
Frontier’s GoWild! Pass offers unlimited flights for $349, but blackout dates, standby rules and fees apply. See who benefits and if it’s worth it.
By Choncé Maddox
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Are Economizing, but Still Spending
Economic Forecasts Retail sales growth has downshifted after a strong summer.
By David Payne
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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