Why You Should Keep an Eye on I-Bonds Now When inflation heats up, these savings bonds take the spotlight. Kiplinger · Jul 6
Why Even Retirees Need Emergency Funds Wealth protects your lifestyle, but liquidity protects your wealth. Here’s why a strategic cash cushion is still your portfolio’s best line of defense. Kiplinger · Jul 6
The Boy Who Cried 'Bubble': What if He's Right This Time? What Investors Need to Consider Market valuations are at levels that have historically preceded long, flat stretches. Why does that matter for your retirement and are there any solutions? Kiplinger · Jul 6
Your First 5 Potential Moves When Inherited Wealth Makes You Rich Overnight An inheritance isn't "found money," so don't rush to use it or let others push you into making decisions. These five tips can help you manage the money wisely. Kiplinger · Jul 6
Is Private Equity Behind the Scenes in Your 401(k)? Here's What That Could Mean for Your Retirement Private equity is finding its way into 401(k)s, but the risks (or benefits) for you may depend on how close you are to retirement. Here's what to look out for. Kiplinger · Jul 6
Millions of People Are Aging Alone: What Living Single Means for Retirement Taxes Some core tax strategies look different when you're living single and planning for one. Kiplinger · Jul 5
The Member's Mark Products That Make a Sam's Club Membership Worth It These pantry staples, freezer favorites and household essentials are among the products members return for again and again. Kiplinger · Jul 5
Should Fully Funded Retirees Invest Like 30-Year-Olds? When your savings are meant for the next generation, your investment timeline isn't yours anymore. Our Wealth Wise columnist explains how to adjust. Kiplinger · Jul 5
What My Career Change From Olympian to Financial Planner Taught Me About Money Olympian Lauryn Williams found that financial confidence comes from actively understanding your own money and now helps others take ownership of their finances. Kiplinger · Jul 5
Your Annual Physical as a Financial Strategy: How Preventive Health Spending Impacts Lifetime Wealth Preventive health spending is a type of risk management that can lower future costs while protecting your health and your money. Here's how it works. Kiplinger · Jul 5
An Investment Strategist's Guide to Maintaining Your Portfolio's 'Hygiene' When markets are volatile, your impulse might be to flee, but sometimes that's the worst choice if you want to maintain a healthy portfolio. Kiplinger · Jul 5
A 5-Part Financial Checklist for Your 30s You're ready to get serious about money. But what kind of goals are realistic and important at this stage in your life? Kiplinger · Jul 4
5 Ways To Increase Your Investment Income In Retirement Finding income investments in retirement requires a careful balance. Here are five ways to boost your cash flow without taking on unnecessary risk. Kiplinger · Jul 4
The 'Busy Trap': 5 Ways a Hectic Schedule Can Ruin Your Retirement You're supposed to slow down in retirement, but many do the exact opposite. Here is why treating retirement like a full-time job is a big mistake, and what you can do instead. Kiplinger · Jul 4
Kiplinger · Jul 4 My First $1 Million: Administrative Director in Healthcare, 52, El Paso, Texas "We all suffer from lifestyle creep, but you have to ... focus on wealth, frugal living and stability. It will give you peace of mind in your later years."
Kiplinger · Jul 4 Your Retirement Plan Looks Watertight, But Have You Checked for Tax Leaks? Accumulating wealth for retirement is one thing, having a solid income structure and tax plan is another. Without them, savings could quietly drain away.
Kiplinger · Jul 4 How to Design Your Retirement Declaration of Independence to Build the Life You Want The paradox of retirement freedom is that the system you retired from gave you order but took away control. True freedom lies in giving life a new structure.
Kiplinger · Jul 4 What the Rest of Us Can Learn From Microsoft's Early Retirement Offer Everyone — not just corporate executives — should map out their finances, tax strategy and healthcare needs to be ready for retirement on their own terms.
Kiplinger · Jul 3 Ask the Tax Editor, July 3: Tax Questions for Investors In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions for investors, including queries on capital gains and qualified small business tock.
Kiplinger · Jul 3 5 Reasons You Should Claim Social Security at 70 (And 5 Reasons to Claim It Earlier) Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security has its benefits, including maximizing your paycheck, but there are also valid reasons why you shouldn't wait.
Kiplinger · Jul 3 Can Your Heirs Inherit Credit Card Rewards, Airline Miles and Hotel Points? Your credit card rewards could have real value after you're gone. Find out which points and miles can be passed on to your heirs.
Kiplinger · Jul 3 Is Home Insurance Pricing Retirees Out of the American Dream? Homeowners insurance is a national crisis — and retirees are hit especially hard.
Kiplinger · Jul 3 How to Use a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust to Help Shield Your Family From Long-Term Care Costs Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts can help protect your savings from being drained by long-term care costs, ensuring assets remain available for your family.
Kiplinger · Jul 3 Managing Your Money After a Loss: A 30-60-90-Day Plan for Surviving Spouses Losing a spouse is hard enough without the stress of managing finances. This framework will help you cope in the days, weeks and months following your loss.
Kiplinger · Jul 3 Before You Sign Divorce Papers, Consider These 6 Tips From a Financial Adviser Who's Also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Even if both parties want a divorce, dividing assets and splitting up a household is a bitter pill. Trained professionals can guide you through the transition.