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How to Avoid the 'Widow's Penalty' After the Loss of a Spouse

After a spouse dies, people face the "widow's penalty," in which their tax bill may rise. Here's how to avoid it.

Kiplinger · Aug 11, 2024

Seven Lessons for New Retirees, From a New Retiree

The former editor of Kiplinger Personal Finance shares key financial takeaways from his first year of retirement.

Kiplinger · Aug 10, 2024

Mike Pence's Sensible (and Probably Doomed) Plan To Fix the National Debt

Lawmakers must be willing to reform so-called "mandatory spending," Pence's nonprofit argues in a new document.

Reason · Aug 9, 2024

Grant Cardone Says 'If You Have A Million Dollars, You're Broke... You Need $10M In 2024 To Be Rich'

Equity fund manager and investor Grant Cardone explained that a million dollars would make you rich in 1960, not today, as the value of the greenback has dropped steeply over the decades.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7, 2024

Most People Think They Need $1.8 Million to Retire. Do You?

Americans still believe they need $1.8M to retire comfortably, Schwab study shows.

Kiplinger · Aug 7, 2024

Gender Pay Gap Is a Triple Whammy for Women: How to Beat It

When you're paid less, it's hard to get by, much less save for retirement. And your Social Security benefit could be lower, too. What's a woman to do? Invest.

Kiplinger · Aug 7, 2024

401(k) Plans: What You Need to Know Now

Are 401(k) plans really worth it? Here's how they work and the five advantages of owning a plan. Your older self will thank you for investing in one.

Kiplinger · Aug 7, 2024

Lessons for the U.S. from Japan's Lost Decade

Facing an economic downturn in the 1990s, Japan racked up debt. America should not repeat that mistake.

Reason · Aug 6, 2024

The Real Economic Catastrophe Will Be Caused by the U.S. Debt

Should we blame Biden and the politicians applauding him for their unwillingness to address our looming fiscal disaster?

Reason · Aug 6, 2024

Democrats should run on a progressive economic agenda. Americans are ready

Campaigning on an economic agenda that speaks to the needs of working families is a winning formula for Kamala Harris

The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2024