5 Side Gigs That Let You Travel the World in Retirement Earn as you explore: High-flexibility side gigs that enable retirees to blend work and travel in 2026. Kiplinger · Feb 21
My First $1 Million: Retired Senior Policy Analyst, 64, Washington, D.C. Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers. Kiplinger · Feb 21
How a Donor-Advised Fund Can Slash Your Tax Bill With 'Charitable Bunching' Charitable bunching with a donor-advised fund (DAF) can maximize both the tax benefits and the long-term sustainability of your philanthropic ventures. Kiplinger · Feb 21
Money Monsters Under the Bed? Here's What You're Really Afraid Of When financial anxiety keeps you awake, money isn't usually the root cause of the problem. Identifying the real demons will help you sleep — and live — better. Kiplinger · Feb 21
Finances Not Going Anywhere? These 3 Steps Can Help You Find Your North Star If you're overwhelmed by financial planning, a long list of to-dos won't help. Find clarity by focusing on steps built around what's most important to you. Kiplinger · Feb 21
I'm a Wealth Adviser: This Strategy Can Slash Your Taxes on Large Stock or Property Sales Selling a major asset can result in huge capital gains taxes, but combining direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting can significantly reduce your tax bill. Kiplinger · Feb 21
Why 2026 Could Be the Year to Reconsider Global Diversification It's been a while since investors had to stray beyond U.S. stocks to reap rewards. But current risks and opportunities suggest it's time to look abroad again. Kiplinger · Feb 21
Stocks Shrug Off Tariff Ruling, Weak GDP: Stock Market Today Market participants had plenty of news to sift through on Friday, including updates on inflation and economic growth and a key court ruling. Kiplinger · Feb 20
Trump Tariffs Supreme Court Ruling: What's Next for Consumers and Retailers This landmark decision will reshape U.S. trade policy and could define the outer boundaries of presidential economic power for years to come. Kiplinger · Feb 20
Is Life Insurance Taxable When It's Paid Out? You received a big check from your loved one's life insurance policy. Will the IRS be expecting a check from you now? Kiplinger · Feb 20
Before You Go to Costco, Try This Grocery Strategy First A simple shift in how you plan meals could help you spend and waste less. Kiplinger · Feb 20
10 Things to Know About Decluttering You’ve spent a lifetime amassing your stuff. Here’s how to get rid of it. Kiplinger · Feb 20
Are You Ready To Retire at 62? Take Our Quiz to Find Out Are you in a good position to retire at 62? Find out with this quick quiz. Kiplinger · Feb 20
Ask the Editor, February 20: Questions on Tax Breaks for Caregivers In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on tax breaks for caregivers Kiplinger · Feb 20
Kiplinger · Feb 20 Are You Making These 3 Savings Mistakes? Avoiding these common mistakes can help you build a foundation of wealth while not leaving thousands of dollars on the table.
Kiplinger · Feb 20 Divorce Can Feel Amazing. I See the Freedom in My Best Friend’s Late-Life Divorce — Even if He’s Still Finding It. Having gone through a divorce myself, I know it can bring financial and emotional peace in the long run.
Kiplinger · Feb 20 I'm a Financial Planner: This Is How You Can Legally Divorce the IRS for the Rest of Your Life With some careful planning focused on the standard deduction, retirees who have large sums in tax-deferred accounts can avoid unpleasant tax bills and even part ways with the IRS for good.
Kiplinger · Feb 20 9 Ways the Wealthy Waste Thousands in Taxes: A Checklist for What Not to Miss The tax code contains plenty of legitimate ways for the wealthy and business owners to cut taxes. Use this checklist to minimize taxes and stay compliant.
Kiplinger · Feb 19 Farmers Brace for Another Rough Year The agriculture sector has been plagued by low commodity prices and is facing an uncertain trade outlook.
Kiplinger · Feb 19 Stocks Drop as Iran Worries Ramp Up: Stock Market Today President Trump said he will decide within the next 10 days whether or not the U.S. will launch military strikes against Iran.
Kiplinger · Feb 19 Over 65? Here's What the New $6K Senior Tax Deduction Means for Medicare IRMAA A new tax deduction for people over age 65 has some thinking about Medicare premiums and MAGI strategy.
Kiplinger · Feb 19 How to Choose Between Look-Alike ETFs and Mutual Funds If you're trying to choose between ETFs and mutual funds, some factors to help you decide are how you trade and the type of account you plan to use.
Kiplinger · Feb 19 U.S. Congress to End Emergency Tax Bill Over $6,000 Senior Deduction and Tip, Overtime Tax Breaks in D.C. Here's how taxpayers can amend their already-filed income tax returns amid a potentially looming legal battle on Capitol Hill.
Kiplinger · Feb 19 5 Investing Rules You Can Steal From Millennials Millennials are reshaping the investing landscape. See how the tech-savvy generation is approaching capital markets – and the strategies you can take from them.
Kiplinger · Feb 19 The Little-Known Tool to Protect Your Retirement Savings in a Divorce Learn why a divorce decree isn't enough to protect your retirement assets. You need a QDRO to divide the accounts to avoid paying penalties or income tax.