Congress Faces Busy Autumn Lawmakers likely will avert a government shutdown before hitting the campaign trail. Kiplinger · Aug 31
Are You Really on Your Best Investing Behavior? Take Our Quiz You're only human. And your biggest error as an investor might be simply failing to recognize a basic evolutionary fact. Our quiz can help you do that. Kiplinger · Aug 31
Stocks and Bonds Alone Can No Longer Diversify Your Portfolio — But This Is What's Coming to the Rescue The past few years have undermined the notion that when stocks fall, bonds rise. But a solution is finally opening to individual investors. Kiplinger · Aug 31
Meta’s Business Set to Escape Lawsuits Unscathed Meta’s $17 billion settlement with state attorneys general includes a long list of restrictions for teen users, but it won’t hold back its underlying business. Kiplinger · Aug 31
Tax Breaks for Victims of Hurricanes, Wildfires and Other Disasters A new law gives more tax breaks to victims of natural disasters. The IRS also has an assortment of resources for victims. Kiplinger · Aug 31
When Will Bonds Be Loved? What the Longest Bond Bear Market in History Can Teach Investors (Another Lesson From the School of Rock) Sentiment toward bonds is deeply negative right now, and opinions are divided on the best way to achieve diversification. How should investors move forward? Kiplinger · Aug 31
529 Plans and College Savings: 4 Urgent Questions In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, financial experts answer four critical questions about rising tuition, shifting job markets, and navigating the new 529 plan rules. Kiplinger · Aug 31
AI Can Build a Budget, But Does It Know the Person Behind It? Why Your Financial Plan Will Benefit From the Human Touch AI can clarify information, but for key financial decisions, here's why it shouldn't replace an adviser who knows your family, your history and your values. Kiplinger · Aug 31
Why Pre-Planning Your Funeral Is the Ultimate Final Gift to Your Family By planning your own funeral, you can spare your loved ones some stress and create a meaningful send-off. Kiplinger · Aug 30
Social Security Benefits Can Plummet When a Spouse Dies: This Is How Annuities Can Help Plug the Income Gap Spouses who collect substantial Social Security benefits may see a significant drop in income when one dies. These annuities can help make up for the loss. Kiplinger · Aug 30
Some Retirees Are Choosing Delaware Over Florida: How the Retirement Math Adds Up Florida has long been a favored retirement destination, but lately, Delaware is having a moment. Kiplinger · Aug 30
Beating Inflation: How to Protect Your Long-Term Returns History shows that inflation erodes long-term returns, but investors can diversify their portfolio to help protect wealth against rising costs. Here's how. Kiplinger · Aug 30
The Real Cost of Retiring in Florida: Insider Tips for Newcomers From a Wealth Adviser Who Lives There Who better to explain the taxes and other costs that newcomers to Florida may not expect than a wealth manager who's lived and worked there for 30 years? Kiplinger · Aug 30
How to Save for Retirement Amid Social Security Uncertainty: Strategies for Millennials and Gen Z Social Security may still be part of the retirement picture for younger workers, but it shouldn't be the cornerstone of your strategy. How to adapt. Kiplinger · Aug 30
Kiplinger · Aug 29 My First $1 Million: Realtor, 70, Boston "I have not retired — I could. I just enjoy working. Now I am mentoring others on my team to help them grow and learn about investing and real estate."
Kiplinger · Aug 29 Are You Ready to Start Spending in Retirement? 5 Questions for New Retirees Shifting from saving to spending in retirement requires a new way of thinking. Answer these five questions to find out if you're ready for this next chapter.
Kiplinger · Aug 29 A Financial Checklist for Your 70s It's time to enjoy the wealth you've built without worrying about inflation and surprise expenses wiping out your savings. Here's how.
Kiplinger · Aug 29 Want to Retire to a Low-Tax State? Relocating Could Actually Cost You More Than You'd Save: What to Consider Unexpected costs could outweigh your tax savings, so it could be smarter to explore tax planning strategies that would let you stay right where you are.
Kiplinger · Aug 29 The 3 Retirement Traps That Derail Successful Executives Leaving a high-powered career brings freedom, but also an identity crisis. Four leaders share how to build a meaningful post-work chapter.
Kiplinger · Aug 29 I Review Savings Rates Weekly: Here's Why Most People Are Moving Their Cash Into CDs Right Now While high-yield savings accounts are a smart option for savers, another type of savings account promises higher gains. Here's why you want to lock one in now.
Kiplinger · Aug 29 Did You Get Rich Quick? These 4 Steps Can Help You Stay That Way Sudden wealth is less about the money and more about the discipline to manage it, so it's critical to pause and plan before making any major financial moves.
Kiplinger · Aug 28 Stocks Turn Down as Warsh Talks Up Rates: Stock Market Today Markets are pricing in higher interest rates after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh doubled down on his commitment to price stability.
Kiplinger · Aug 28 Grandparents by Design: 5 Upgrades for Unforgettable Visits Aging in place meets high-energy fun with smart home upgrades that make hosting grandkids a breeze.
Kiplinger · Aug 28 Will AI Pay Dividends for Your Firm? To Find Out, Budget for the Whole Iceberg, Not Just the Tip Firms that don't consider the cost of training staff, reviewing outputs and ensuring regulatory compliance will fail to understand whether AI adds real value.
Kiplinger · Aug 28 Is Your Financial Professional Recommending the Right Solution for You — or the Most Profitable One for Them? Red Flags to Know How can you be sure you're getting unbiased, comprehensive financial advice that fits your life, not product recommendations that reward your financial pro?