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529 Plans: Everything You Need to Know About Saving for College
529 Plans 529 plans offer considerable convenience and potential tax savings when putting money aside for education. That said, there are still a range of rules you’ll need to know (and follow).
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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Say No to Co-Signing
credit & debt Helping someone get a loan or lease by being a co-signer can affect your credit score and your ability to borrow money.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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4 Rules for Buying a Wedding Gift
Smart Buying Rules for buying a wedding gift that will help make the process simple and successful.
By Susannah Snider Last updated
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11 Worst Wedding Gifts for Newlyweds
Smart Buying Kiplinger's guide to the worst wedding gifts should help you avoid wasting your money on a present the newlywedded couple doesn’t want.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Is Cash an Appropriate Wedding Gift?
spending The ethics of giving cash as a wedding gift, and what you could do as an alternative if you're not a fan.
By Knight Kiplinger Last updated
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What Every Woman Needs to Know Before Retiring
A look at how women need to prepare differently than men for retirement due to factors like longevity and earnings.
By Jennifer Waters Published
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70 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free
savings Only one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Financial Advice from America's Founding Fathers
credit & debt Kiplinger presents timeless personal finance wisdom from the Founding Fathers, echoing much of our own advice.
By Sarah Smith Last updated
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For a Good Time Managing Your Money, Call on These Apps
Budgeting Budgeting, saving and getting out of debt aren’t normally associated with fun, but these eight apps aim to make personal finance less of a grind for you.
By Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP® & RICP® Last updated
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