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Investing
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Inheriting Wealth: 4 Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything
Gen X and Millennials are expected to receive trillions of dollars in inheritance. Unless it's managed properly, the money could slip through their fingers.
By Chris Dixon, RFC®
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'The Money Prism' Solves Retirement Money's Biggest Headache
This simple, three-zone system (Blue for bills, Green for paycheck, Red for growth) helps you organize your retirement savings by purpose and time.
By Andrew Whalen
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No, AI Can't Plan Your Retirement: This Adviser Explains Why
AI has infinite uses. But creating an accurate retirement strategy based on your unique goals is one place where its possibilities seem lacking.
By Alan E. Becker, Investment Adviser
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A Value Focus Clips Returns for This Mairs & Power Growth Fund
Rough years for UnitedHealth and Fiserv have weighed on returns for one of our favorite mutual funds.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Small-Cap Stocks Gain Momentum. That's Good News for This iShares ETF
The clouds appear to be parting for small-cap stocks, which bodes well for one of our favorite exchange-traded funds.
By Nellie S. Huang
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60/40 Portfolios: Why a Cookie-Cutter Approach Can Cost You
Choosing a personalized retirement investment plan, rather than relying on the 60/40 portfolio, could help protect your savings and ensure long-term growth.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Are You Winging Your Retirement Plan? Tips to Help With That
If you have no strategy tying together your accounts or haven't modeled scenarios to make sure your savings will last, then your plan is probably inefficient.
By Dylan Warfield
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Retirement
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The Top 10 Side Gigs For Retirees In 2026
Money is freedom in retirement; here’s how to earn more of it with a profitable side gig
By Brian O'Connell
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Retirement Taxes3 Retirement Changes to Watch in 2026: Tax Edition
Between the Social Security "senior bonus" phaseout and changes to Roth tax rules, your 2026 retirement plan may need an update. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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The 'Yes, And...' Rule for Retirement
Retirement rarely follows the script. That’s why the best retirees learn to improvise.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Inheriting Wealth: 4 Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything
Gen X and Millennials are expected to receive trillions of dollars in inheritance. Unless it's managed properly, the money could slip through their fingers.
By Chris Dixon, RFC®
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'The Money Prism' Solves Retirement Money's Biggest Headache
This simple, three-zone system (Blue for bills, Green for paycheck, Red for growth) helps you organize your retirement savings by purpose and time.
By Andrew Whalen
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No, AI Can't Plan Your Retirement: This Adviser Explains Why
AI has infinite uses. But creating an accurate retirement strategy based on your unique goals is one place where its possibilities seem lacking.
By Alan E. Becker, Investment Adviser
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The New Rules of Retirement
Popular guidelines about how to save, invest and spend need to be updated and personalized to ensure you'll never run out of money.
By Diane Harris
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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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Retirement Taxes3 Retirement Changes to Watch in 2026: Tax Edition
Between the Social Security "senior bonus" phaseout and changes to Roth tax rules, your 2026 retirement plan may need an update. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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Tax TipsTax Season 2026 Is Here: 8 Big Tax Changes to Know Before You File
Due to several major tax rule changes, your 2025 return might feel unfamiliar even if your income looks the same.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Retirement Taxes11 IRS Audit Red Flags for Retirees in 2026
Retirees who think they can escape the IRS audit machine should think again.
By Joy Taylor
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IRSWhat Would a Government Shutdown Do to the IRS in 2026?
With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Personal Finance
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An Unexpected Way Your Insurance Can Get More Expensive
How insurers are using aerial imagery to assess homes, the backlash from policyholders and how state regulators are trying to rein in the practice.
By Choncé Maddox
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My First $1 Million: Risk Management Consultant, 55
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
By Joyce Lamb
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Divide and Conquer: Your Annual Financial Plan Made Easy
Overwhelmed by your financial to-do list? Split it into four quarters and assign each one goals that connect to the time of year. It could be life-changing.
By Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®
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Earn a $1,000 Bonus Offer with this Capital One Card
Get the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card for huge travel perks and a bonus offer worth $1,000.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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credit cardsThe Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
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How to Save on Booking a Cruise
Booking a cruise using credit card rewards and travel agents can help snag the best deals.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Real Estate
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I Regret Moving to a 55+ Community, But My Wife Loves It
We asked real estate and psychotherapist professionals for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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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 are connected and how they impact homebuyers.
By Sean Jackson
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Ask the EditorAsk the Tax Editor: Residential Rental Property Questions
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on reporting income and loss from residential rental property.
By Joy Taylor
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How to Find the Best International Moving Company
It's best to use an international moving company to protect your belongings and budget when relocating to another country. Here's how to find a reputable firm.
By Alastair Johnson
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Travel
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Earn a $1,000 Bonus Offer with this Capital One Card
Get the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card for huge travel perks and a bonus offer worth $1,000.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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credit cardsThe Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
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How to Save on Booking a Cruise
Booking a cruise using credit card rewards and travel agents can help snag the best deals.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
Enjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
By Sean Jackson
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11 Unforgettable Road Trips to Take in Retirement
More than a travel trend, the road trip is a quintessential American tradition, with millions of us taking them each year. Here's a guide to helping you choose your next adventure.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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$100,000 Travel Emergencies You Don’t See Coming and How to Prepare
Travel emergencies can get expensive fast. Here's how to protect your wallet from the worst case scenario.
By Rachael Green
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Economic Forecasts
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The Kiplinger LetterTrump Reshapes Foreign Policy
The President starts the new year by putting allies and adversaries on notice.
By Matthew Housiaux
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The Kiplinger LetterCongress is Set for a Busy Winter
The Letter editors review the bills Congress will decide on this year. The government funding bill is paramount, but other issues vie for lawmakers’ attention.
By Sean Lengell
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Looks to Stay Moderate for a While
Twelve-month inflation rates will decline in the next few months, but some of this decline will be illusory.
By David Payne
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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 Kiplinger LetterThe Kiplinger Letter's 10 Forecasts for 2026
Here are some of the biggest events and trends in economics, politics and tech that will shape the new year.
By Letter Editors
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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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The Kiplinger LetterSpecial Report: The Future of American Politics
The Political Trends and Challenges that Will Define the Next Decade
By Matthew Housiaux
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Humanoid Robots Are About to be Put to the Test
The Kiplinger Letter Robot makers are in a full-on sprint to take over factories, warehouses and homes, but lofty visions of rapid adoption are outpacing the technology’s reality.
By John Miley
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Earn a $1,000 Bonus Offer with this Capital One Card
Get the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card for huge travel perks and a bonus offer worth $1,000.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
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How to Save on Booking a Cruise
Booking a cruise using credit card rewards and travel agents can help snag the best deals.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
Enjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
By Sean Jackson
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I’ve Played 1,300+ Golf Courses: These Are the Best for 2026
These four luxury golf courses offer an extraordinary experience for players this year.
By Rob Smith



