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Capital Gains Tax Explained: What It Is and How Much You Pay
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Best High-Yield ETFs To Buy Now
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What Home Equity Is and Why It's a Valuable Long-Term Investment
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Nine Things to Keep in a Home Safe
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Do Americans Need a Visa for Europe in 2024? What to Know About ETIAS
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Spotify Prices Rise Again — How to Find Music Streaming Alternatives
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Investing
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Post Gains on Rising Rate-Cut Hopes
More signs of a cooling labor market boosted bets for a September rate reduction from the Fed.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Why You Should Have Defensive Stocks in Your Portfolio
What are defensive stocks? They are a worthy addition to any well-rounded portfolio. Here, we look at what they are and how to find the top picks for you.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA Last updated
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8 Best Energy ETFs to Buy
ETFs Oil and gas stocks are off to a solid start in 2024 and these energy ETFs can give investors exposure to the space.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
Personal Finance
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Southwest Credit Cards Now Come with a Bonus Offer Worth $1,275
Earn 85,000 Rapid Rewards points with a Chase Southwest credit card.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Get $1K Off a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra with the Costco Auto Program
Costco members can get $1,000 off a new Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra pickup truck or other models. Or get $2,00 off a Polestar.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
These are the top earning high-yield savings accounts available today.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Taxes
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Why the Attack on 1031 Exchanges Is Likely to Fail (Again)
President Biden proposed the same cap on capital gains taxes last year, and it went nowhere. This year will probably be the same, but just in case, here’s what you can do.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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What's Happening With Biden Student Loan Forgiveness?
Student Loans The Biden administration has cancelled billions in student loan debt through various programs and initiatives.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate and Home Sales
Capital Gains Tax Selling your home or a rental property? Here are important capital gains tax rules to keep in mind.
By Joy Taylor Last updated
Kiplinger Advisor Collective
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Nine Reasons Why Financial Advisers Should Sharpen Their 'Soft Skills'
In the financial world, it’s not just about knowing your numbers.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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Strategic Asset Allocation: Building Wealth With Precision
Certain mindsets are beneficial as you work toward creating wealth that allows the lifestyle you envision.
By Justin Donald Published
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Consider These Factors Before Deciding Whether to Rent or Buy
The decision to rent or buy your home is not purely financial.
By Zain Jaffer Published
Retirement
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Retirees: Make Your Money Last with Stable Income Strategies
To avoid running out of money in retirement, you need to be able to generate reliable income — without relying on Social Security. Passive income is the key.
By Joel V. Russo, LUTCF Published
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If Done Right, Crypto Can Lower Risk in Your Investments
Here’s how including a small amount of cryptocurrency as part of a conservative investment strategy can actually de-risk your portfolio.
By Martin Leinweber Published
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Irrevocable Trusts: Less Control Equals More Asset Protection
Balancing the costs and benefits of surrendering control is key when ensuring a trust maker’s assets are properly managed and distributed the way they want.
By Rustin Diehl, JD, LLM Published
Economic Forecasts
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The Fight Against Cancer Enters a New Phase
The Kiplinger Letter Breakthrough treatments hold promise for patients and investors.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumer Spending Loses Momentum
Economic Forecasts Retail sales rebounded only halfway from January’s snowstorm slowdown.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Eases a Bit for the First Time This Year
Economic Forecasts A Federal Reserve interest rate cut is still unlikely before November, but July can’t be ruled out yet.
By David Payne Last updated
Economic Forecasts