10 Things to Know About Scammers Scams are rampant and hard to identify. Stay up to date with this information. Kiplinger · Jul 22
Nasdaq Rallies Ahead of Magnificent 7 Earnings: Stock Market Today Earnings are the most important thing, and expectations are high. But interest rates are rising, and energy tensions aren't easing. Kiplinger · Jul 21
Should You Go All In on an S&P 500 ETF for Retirement Savings? The S&P 500 has been a portfolio staple for generations. But how should an index ETF actually fit into your retirement strategy? Here is what experts say. Kiplinger · Jul 21
New Study Reveals How Much Tax You'll Pay Over Your Lifetime It's no secret that many people feel squeezed by taxes. A new analysis shows just how much various levies add up and which state has the highest tax burden over time. Kiplinger · Jul 21
I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is the Retirement Tax Assumption That Could Cost You Income from multiple sources such as pretax accounts and Social Security can result in a tax bill that might surprise you … and not in a good way. Kiplinger · Jul 21
Loyalty Points and a Widow's Interaction with Customer Service: What Happens When a Company Forgets the Human Behind the Account A widow was blocked from using her late husband's loyalty points. This is what businesses can learn about compassionate customer service from her story. Kiplinger · Jul 21
How to Recover From a Summer Financial Hangover Before the Holidays Summer spending can leave you with higher credit card balances and lower savings. Learn how to recover from a financial hangover and reset your budget before fall. Kiplinger · Jul 21
When Traditional Portfolios Fall Short for Business Owners Post-Liquidity, Dividend Growth Strategies Can Hit the Mark: Here's Why After selling a business, former owners can struggle with relying on income from a traditional portfolio. Dividend growth strategies may be a much better fit. Kiplinger · Jul 21
How to Invest in the Modern Space Race SpaceX isn't the only company shooting for the Moon and beyond. Kiplinger · Jul 21
How to Use the Dividend Barbell Rule in Retirement With ETFs Retirees can balance current cash flow with long-term growth by combining high-yield and dividend growth ETFs. Here's how it works. Kiplinger · Jul 21
Dow Drops 305 Points as Apple Falls From Highs: Stock Market Today All three main equity indexes were in the green to start the trading week, but questions about war overtook optimism about earnings. Kiplinger · Jul 20
Make Your Dream Retirement Abroad a Reality Adventure, lower costs, affordable healthcare and a richer life can all be yours overseas — but you have to nail the practical details first. Kiplinger · Jul 20
4 Ways to Navigate the Unpredictable Pressures of a 30-Year Retirement, Courtesy of a Financial Planner By focusing on a "preservation mindset" that balances reliable income, smart tax planning and market protection, you can build a financial strategy to help your money last as long as you do. Kiplinger · Jul 20
I'm a Financial Planner and an Only Child: Here's How to Navigate Your Parents' Older Years Solo (and Why I'd Recommend a Postnup) If you're the only child of aging parents, decisions about care and financial affairs may fall to you. These are the risks — and the conversations to have now. Kiplinger · Jul 20
Kiplinger · Jul 20 The New Rules for Today's Corporate Meetings: Tight Times Require a Shift to Prioritizing Impact Over Extravagance As corporate budgets tighten, leaders are realizing that meaningful gatherings aren't defined by expensive spectacles but the genuine connections they foster.
Kiplinger · Jul 20 Demand for Air Conditioning Heats Up Hotter global temperatures spell growth opportunities for the HVAC industry.
Kiplinger · Jul 20 We Gave AI Chatbots 5 Financial Challenges. Here's How They Did We tested AI chatbots on five real-life financial challenges and compared their advice with guidance from human financial planners.
Kiplinger · Jul 20 Beyond AI: Why Our Top Dividend Stocks Remain Reliable Picks Our favorite dividend-paying stocks may be lagging the broader market, but a double-digit return with income to boot isn't all that bad.
Kiplinger · Jul 19 5 Little-Known Senior Tax Deductions in 2026 Some may sound like myths, but these unique tax write-offs can be approved under strict IRS medical guidelines — provided you have the right paperwork.
Kiplinger · Jul 19 Why Investing Style Matters for This Fidelity Fund The Fidelity International Growth Fund shows what's impacting returns on international stocks.
Kiplinger · Jul 19 7 'Second-City' Fall Trip Destinations in the US to Skip the Crowds Why get stuck in traffic in Yellowstone when you can see majestic sights without the crowds?
Kiplinger · Jul 19 I Have a Sizable Roth IRA. Do I Still Need a 529 for My Grandkids' College? Before you touch your retirement fund, consider how taxes and financial aid rules change the math. In this week's Wealth Wise column, we break down the right choice.
Kiplinger · Jul 19 8 Expenses That Quietly Disappear After Retirement Significant expenses, such as payroll taxes, often disappear the day you retire, so you probably won't need to replace as much of your salary as you thought.
Kiplinger · Jul 19 These Are the Most Critical Moves to Make in the 5 to 10 Years Before You Hang Up Your Hat The five- to 10-year period before you retire is the time to shift from the pursuit of maximum market gains and toward the creation of reliable income streams.
Kiplinger · Jul 19 5 Scams Targeting Retirees Now — and the Easiest Ways to Stay Safe From phony family emergencies to fake investments, fraudsters know all the tricks and have modern technology up their sleeves. Here's how to stay safe.