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Investing
Kiplinger's Economic Calendar and Analysis for This Week
This week's economic calendar features the next Fed meeting, with the central bank widely expected to cut rates.
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How You Can Guide Your Heirs Through the Great Wealth Transfer
Focus on creating a clear estate plan, communicating your wishes early to avoid family conflict, leaving an ethical will with your values and wisdom and preparing them practically and emotionally.
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To Reap the Full Benefits of Tax-Loss Harvesting, Consider This Investment Strategist's Steps
Tax-loss harvesting can offer more advantages for investors than tax relief. Over the long term, it can potentially help you maintain a robust portfolio and build wealth.
By Daniel HuntPublished
Personal Finance
How Prepaid Verizon Phone Service Works and When It's a Smart Choice
Explore the differences between Verizon Prepaid and Verizon Postpaid plans—costs, perks, flexibility, and when going prepaid makes sense.
By Choncé MaddoxPublished
Child-Free Cruises Perfect For Your Retirement Celebration
How to find a bespoke ocean or river vacation for adults. Many of these options are smaller, charming river cruises, expeditions, or niche experiences.
By Jaclyn GreenbergPublished
My First $1 Million: Biopharmaceutical Senior Manager, 45, Massachusetts
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
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Taxes
The Sweet 23: States Where Twix and Kit Kat Avoid the ‘Candy Tax’
State TaxesThere’s something spooky this Halloween, and it’s not just the ghouls. Findout if your state’s sales tax takes a bite out of sweet savings.
By Kate SchubelLast updated
SALT Deduction 2025 Changes: Three Key Things to Know Now
Tax DeductionsChanges to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction in the so-called 'big beautiful bill' have put this tax break in the spotlight.
By Kelley R. TaylorLast updated
17 States With Scary Estate and Inheritance Taxes
Estate TaxOver a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.
By Sandra BlockLast updated
Retirement
Deciding on Senior Living? 10 Things You Should Know
Senior living options are no longer God's waiting room.
By David RodeckPublished
How You Can Guide Your Heirs Through the Great Wealth Transfer
Focus on creating a clear estate plan, communicating your wishes early to avoid family conflict, leaving an ethical will with your values and wisdom and preparing them practically and emotionally.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLUPublished
17 States With Scary Estate and Inheritance Taxes
Estate TaxOver a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.
By Sandra BlockLast updated
Real Estate
Why Do People Retire in Florida? 9 Things You Must Know
Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.
By Bob NiedtLast updated
New Opportunity Zone Rules Triple Tax Benefits: Your Strategy
New IRS guidance just reshaped the opportunity zone landscape for 2027. Here's what high-net-worth investors need to know about the enhanced rural benefits.
By Daniel GoodwinPublished
How Does the 10-Year Treasury Yield Affect Mortgage Rates?
Where the 10-year Treasury yield goes, so do mortgage rates. Learn why they're connected and how it impacts homebuyers.
By Sean JacksonLast updated
Economic Forecasts
Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
Economic ForecastsKiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
By David PayneLast updated
Economic Forecasts
Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Stable for Now, but With Signs of Increasing Tariff Pressure
Economic ForecastsAn overall good September report does show more signs of pressure on goods prices from tariffs.
By David PayneLast updated
Economic Forecasts
Will AI Videos Disrupt Social Media?
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Pet-Friendly Hotels That Go Beyond 'Dogs Allowed'
Here are some of the best destinations to take your pet on vacation.
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What Services Are Open During the Government Shutdown?
The Kiplinger LetterAs the shutdown drags on, many basic federal services will increasingly be affected.
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No Passport? No Problem. Seven US Getaways That Feel Like an International Vacation
From Puerto Rico’s Caribbean flair to Santa Fe’s old world charm, these American destinations deliver a global travel experience — without the hassle of customs or currency exchange.
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