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Get up to $3,000 off Audis with Costco Auto Program
Get a deeply discounted new Audi with the Costco Auto Program.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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Will Savings Rates Keep Going Up in 2024?
As savings rates begin to fall, consider locking in rates while they're still high.
By Erin Bendig 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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Best No-Penalty CD Rates
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best ones are offering rates of over 4%.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Consider opening a no-fee high-yield savings account if you want a competitive rate for your cash with no strings attached.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Check out some of the top jumbo CD rates available today.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best 3-Year CDs
Here are the best 3-year CDs — with some accounts paying up to 5.00%
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best CD Rates
Find the highest CD rates available today in our guide.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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The Clock Is Ticking on Tax Cuts: Act Now to Avoid Missing Out
Estate and gift tax exemptions are at an all-time high until the end of 2025. That may seem like a long way off, but setting things up could take longer than expected.
By Christopher F. Tate, J.D. Published
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Should an ESOP Be Your Only Retirement Account?
When it comes to saving for retirement, diversification is critical. Consider building your nest egg with a combination of accounts in addition to an ESOP.
By Peter Newman, CFA Published
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Ready for a Career Checkup? Five Steps to Plan What’s Next
Asking yourself some pointed questions to figure out what you want and what you’re good at can bring more purpose and fulfillment to your professional life.
By Anne deBruin Sample, CEO Published
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: Multifamily Construction Starts the Year on Weak Footing
Economic Forecasts Limited inventory in the single-family market continues to frustrate buyers.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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10 Cheapest Small Towns to Live In
real estate The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Types of Income the IRS Doesn't Tax
Income Tax It may feel like the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How To Spring Clean Your Portfolio
Regular purges of closets help us clear out what's not working, and the same should be done for our investments. Here's how to spring clean your portfolio.
By Coryanne Hicks Published
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Nine of the Biggest Regrets I See as a Financial Planner
Check out this list of common regrets among older people and see if there’s something you can address in your own life while there’s still time.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
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Three Habits of My Most Successful Wealth Management Clients
Clients are more likely to meet their financial objectives if they’re totally honest, take action in a timely manner and are actively engaged.
By Adam Lampe Published
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Tax Benefits of Hiring Your Kids Plus IRS Rules to Follow
Tax Breaks Hiring your child can potentially lower your tax bill and help kids develop skills, but there are some rules you need to know — and follow.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How to Write a Wedding Check as a Gift
There are some guidelines to writing a check for a wedding gift for newlyweds.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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What Is a Soft Landing?
A soft landing starts with the Fed and is achieved if the central bank brings inflation down without pushing the economy into a recession.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Published
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Three Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement Tax Planning
Having a good tax plan can help keep you on top of what you need to do to maximize your savings for your golden years.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative Published
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The Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual Funds
The Kiplinger 25 The Kiplinger 25 is a list of our top no-load mutual funds that have proven capable of weathering any storm.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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10 Best Affordable Cities for Homebuyers on a Budget
10 Best Affordable Cities For Homebuyers On A Budget: These are the best affordable cities a median household income of 75k can afford.
By Erin Bendig Published
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Leisure and business travelers can use travel rewards credit cards to turn miles logged into other things — including more travel.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Best Cash Back Credit Cards March 2024
Smart Buying Trying to compare the best cash back credit cards? Unlike most reviewers, we include cards from small banks and credit unions, as well as from large issuers.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Southwest Credit Cards Now Come with a Companion Pass and Bonus Offer Worth $450
Offer ends soon: earn a free companion pass and 30,000 Rapid Rewards points with a Chase Southwest credit card.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Worst States to Retire in 2024 if You Hate Paying Taxes
State Taxes Relatively high tax burdens make these places the worst states to retire in 2024.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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The 'Food Tax': Grocery Tax by State
State Tax Most states don't have a 'food tax.' But these 13 states still tax groceries.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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17 Deal Sites and Tools for Finding Online Shopping Bargains
Ease the hassles of shopping online by using these deal sites that will do the bargain hunting for you.
By Bob Niedt Last updated