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I watched my boomer parents make retirement mistakes. Here's how I plan to avoid them.
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (1224+ words) We inherit many traits from our parents, but these retirement mistakes don't have to be among them. Here's how Gen Xers and Millennials can thrive in retirement. "Can I borrow money?" It's not an uncommon question. But when it comes…...
I'm a Shopping Expert. Here's How I'd Save on Groceries.
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (650+ words) Smart-shopping expert Trae Bodge shares tips on saving at the grocery store. Trae Bodge is a smart-shopping expert. Find additional savings tips at her website. Here, she tells Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine about her favorite grocery hacks to keep prices…...
Mint's $45 Phone and Internet Plan Explained
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (1183+ words) Kiplinger Approved - Sponsored Offer Mint Mobile's new $45 bundle combines phone and home internet into one plan. Here's how the pricing works and what you give up. Mint Mobile runs promotions year-round, especially on prepaid wireless plans, but fully bundled phone-and-internet…...
Dow Climbs 1, 325 Points in Relief Rally: Stock Market Today
17+ hour, 25+ min ago (616+ words) The U. S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which sent stocks soaring and oil prices plummeting. A relief rally took hold of Wall Street on Wednesday as market participants cheered President Donald Trump's announcement of a temporary ceasefire with…...
Quiz: Could You Age in Place Today? Test Your Readiness
21+ hour ago (202+ words) Donna joined Kiplinger as a personal finance writer in 2023. She spent more than a decade as the contributing editor of J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax Guide and edited state specific legal treatises at ALM Media. She has shared her expertise as…...
Thinking About Using Your Home Equity? What to Know About Rates and Risks
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (894+ words) With borrowing costs still elevated and economic uncertainty in play, tapping your home equity requires a clear plan, not just available equity. If you need cash for a major expense, you might be considering tapping your home equity. With a…...
Why This Go-Anywhere JPMorgan Bond ETF Is Thriving
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (293+ words) A flexible mandate and solid bond-picking have helped the JPMorgan Income ETF deliver above-average returns with low volatility. Stocks, schmocks. Lately, bonds have been a rewarding place to be, too, if the recent performance of Kiplinger ETF 20 member, JPMorgan Income…...
More States Are Changing to Flat Tax Rates in 2026: Here's How You Could Save and Who Benefits Most
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (682+ words) Some states are moving to single'rate income taxes or cutting existing brackets. That could change how much you keep every payday, especially if you're thinking about where to live or work next. In recent years, more states have adopted a…...
We're 59 and retired with $5. 3 million. We want to spend $250, 000 a year until Medicare and Social Security start. Are we nuts?
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1111+ words) Is this front-loading withdrawal plan safe, or will we risk our retirement security for a few years of fun? Question: We are early retirees at 59, with $5. 3 million saved. We need $250, 000 a year from savings right now to do everything we…...
Gen Z Is Changing Retirement Saving. Here's What Millennials Can Learn
22+ hour, 55+ min ago (1046+ words) Rising costs and shifting priorities are changing how younger workers save. Here's what it means for your long-term plan. For decades, the retirement playbook looked pretty similar: get a stable job, contribute to a 401(k), increase your savings over time and…...